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Verb aggrade has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAggradeDefinition:Aggrade is a verb that means to raise or build up the surface level of land by deposition of sediment or other material. Senses:Sense 1:(Geology) Aggrade refers to the process of increasing the elevation of a riverbed or land surface by deposition. Example Sentence: After years of continuous flooding, the river started to aggrade, resulting in the surrounding land becoming marshy. Sense 2:(Geography) Aggrade can also mean the gradual buildup of sediment or debris carried by a river, eventually raising the riverbed. Example Sentence: Due to deforestation in the area, the river began to aggrade, causing increased flood risks downstream. Sense 3:(Urban planning) Aggrade can be used when describing the process of adding or filling material to raise the natural ground level to construct buildings or structures. Example Sentence: The city decided to aggrade the low-lying area with additional fill to build a new sports complex. Related Products: | ||||
agglunative agglutinate agglutinating activity agglutination agglutination test agglutinative agglutinin agglutinogen aggrade aggradinize aggragant aggragate aggrandise aggrandisement aggrandize, aggrandize aggrandize
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