growing

• Qui augmente en taille, en quantité ou en intensité, ou qui se développe progressivement.

Describes something that is increasing in size, amount, or degree.

1. Relating to or suitable for growthB1formal

   Connected with the process of increasing in size, amount, or development.

   relatif à la croissance

   • The plant needs a growing environment with plenty of sunlight.
   • Children require a growing diet rich in nutrients.
   • The company is in a growing phase, expanding its operations.

   Synonymesburgeoningdevelopingexpandingincreasingmounting

2. Increasing in size or amountA2formal

   Becoming larger or more numerous over time.

   qui croît, en augmentation

   • There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
   • The growing population puts pressure on resources.
   • She felt a growing sense of excitement as the event approached.

   Synonymesburgeoningexpandingincreasingintensifyingmountingswelling

   Antonymesdecreasingdiminishingshrinkingwaning

• Nom désignant le processus biologique de développement d'un organisme d'une forme simple à une forme plus complexe, ou le processus technique de croissance de cristaux semi-conducteurs à partir d'un liquide en fusion.

A noun referring to the biological process of an organism developing from a simple to a more complex form, or the technical process of producing semiconductor crystals from a molten state.

indénombrable

1. Biological developmentB1formal

   The natural process by which a living organism increases in size and complexity over time.

   Croissance biologique

   • The growing of a seedling into a mature tree takes many years.
   • Proper nutrition is essential for the healthy growing of children.
   • Scientists study the molecular mechanisms involved in the growing of cells.
   • The growing of a butterfly from a caterpillar is a remarkable transformation.

   Synonymesdevelopmentgrowthmaturationontogenesisontogeny

2. Crystal productionC1formaltechnical

   The industrial process of forming semiconductor crystals through controlled solidification from a molten state.

   Croissance cristalline

   • The growing of silicon crystals is a critical step in manufacturing integrated circuits.
   • Temperature gradients must be precisely controlled during the growing of gallium arsenide crystals.
   • New techniques have improved the quality of crystal growing for photovoltaic cells.
   • The laboratory specializes in the growing of large sapphire crystals for optical applications.

   Synonymescrystallizationsolidification

• Verbe désignant le processus d'augmentation en taille, en quantité ou de développement au fil du temps, ainsi que la croissance des plantes.

A verb used to indicate the process of increasing in size, quantity, or development over time.

verbe irrégulier

1. Increase in sizeA1formal

   To become larger or bigger in size, quantity, or degree.

   grandir, augmenter en taille

   • The plants grow quickly in spring.
   • The company grew rapidly over the years.
   • Her hair grows about an inch per month.

   Synonymesburgeonenlargeexpandincreasemultiplyproliferateswell

   Antonymesdecreasediminishshrink

2. Develop or matureA1formal

   To develop or change over time, often from young to adult.

   grandir / se développer

   • Children grow up so fast.
   • He grew into a responsible adult.
   • The economy grew steadily during the decade.

   Synonymesadvanceagedevelopevolvematureprogressripen

   Antonymesatrophydeclineregressstuntwither

3. Cultivate plantsA2formal

   To cause plants to grow by caring for them.

   cultiver des plantes

   • Farmers grow wheat in this region.
   • She grows vegetables in her backyard garden.
   • They grow coffee beans on the hillside.

   Synonymescultivatefarmnurtureplantraisetend

Variantes phrasalgrow overgrow up