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TeachMeFinance.com - explain aggradation aggradation The term 'aggradation' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Geologic process wherein streambeds, floodplains, sandbars, and the bottom of water bodies are raised in elevation by the deposition of sediment; the opposite of degradation'. The term 'aggradation' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' the geologic process by which various parts of the surface of the earth are raised in elevation or built up by the deposition of material transported by water or wind'. Previous 5 Terms: Agency for International Development (AID or USAID) AGFS Agglomerate Agglomerating character agglomeration Next 5 Terms: Aggregate Aggregate measure of support (AMS) Aggregate ratio Aggregation technique Aggregator About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.