cumulate

Example Sentences

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During sleep, brain cells produce bursts of electrical pulses that cumulate into rhythmic waves -- a sign of heightened brain cell function.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024

Peters, B. J., Day, J. M. D. & Taylor, L. A. Early mantle heterogeneities in the Réunion hotspot source inferred from highly siderophile elements in cumulate xenoliths.

From Nature • Feb. 27, 2018

These cumulate rather than change: they become reptiles without ceasing to be fishes, if I may so express it; they develop lungs as they grow up, and yet keep their gills.

From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean

The later Swiss laws allow electors to cumulate three votes, but not more, upon any one candidate, so that the success of popular candidates is assured.

From Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election by Humphreys, John H.

The elector is given as many votes as there are members to be elected, which he may cumulate upon any one or distribute among several candidates.

From Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election by Humphreys, John H.