aggradation

/æɡˌɡrædˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of forming or increasing a deposit or accumulation of sediment, especially in a river or lake

“The sedimentation process led to significant aggradation in the lake’s shoreline.”

2. noun

a deposit or accumulation of sediment, especially in a river or lake

“The aggradation in the river caused the water level to rise.”

Synonyms

  • accumulation
  • sedimentation

Antonyms

  • erosion