accumulation in vs accumulation of

Both "accumulation in" and "accumulation of" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Accumulation in" is used when referring to a specific location or area where accumulation is happening, while "accumulation of" is used to indicate what is being accumulated.

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accumulation in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "accumulation in" when referring to a specific location or area where accumulation is happening.

Examples:

There is an accumulation in the corner of the room.
The accumulation in the river is causing flooding issues.
We noticed an accumulation in the storage closet.
The accumulation in the atmosphere is a cause for concern.
There was an accumulation in the drain that needed to be cleared.

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Evidence that the metabolites of the flavouring do not result in an accumulation in the animal of products of toxicological concern for humans shall be provided.
R33 Danger of cumulative effects For substances and preparations when accumulation in the human body is likely and may cause some concern which, however, is not sufficient to justify the use of R48.
Wilzin blocks the absorption of copper from the intestine thereby preventing its transfer into the blood and its further accumulation in the body.
The European Union is trying to do as much as possible to reduce the negative impact of pesticides on the environment and to prevent their accumulation in the soil, in water and in plants.
(1) Chemical pollution of surface water presents a threat to the aquatic environment with effects such as acute and chronic toxicity to aquatic organisms, accumulation in the ecosystem and losses of habitats and biodiversity, as well as threats to human health.
Chemical pollution of surface water presents a threat to the aquatic environment with effects such as acute and chronic toxicity to aquatic organisms, accumulation in the ecosystem and losses of habitats and biodiversity, as well as threats to human health.
V. whereas information is still lacking concerning the link between, for example, emissions of dioxins and PCBs and their accumulation in ecosystems and foodstuffs,
For substances and preparations when accumulation in the human body is likely and may cause some concern which, however, is not sufficient to justify the use of R 48.
whereas there is a lack of information on the link between, for example, emissions of dioxins and PCBs and their accumulation in ecosystems and foodstuffs,
Chemical pollution of surface water presents a threat to the aquatic environment with effects such as acute and chronic toxicity to aquatic organisms, accumulation in the ecosystem and losses of habitats and biodiversity, as well as a threat to human health.
For substances and preparations when accumulation in the human body is likely and may cause some concern which, however, is not sufficient to justify the use of R48.
Copper accumulation in the liver leads to hepatocellular injury and eventual cirrhosis.
There was no apparent accumulation in serum ustekinumab concentration over time when given subcutaneously every 12 weeks.
Bleomycin can also be used by injection directly inside the chest cavity to treat fluid accumulation in the lungs as a result of cancer.
No unexpected accumulation in the plasma was observed after multiple dosing at the recommended dose of 100 mg once daily.
The draft endorses the opinion of the SCTEE concerning the accumulation in soil.
The strategy outlined in the programme is mainly based on conformity to the Stability and Growth Pact framework and further asset accumulation in the NPRF.
Nevertheless, the new rule enhances fiscal credibility and reduces considerably the discretionary leeway compared with the former budget rule which could not prevent debt accumulation in the past decades.
(e) salinisation through the accumulation in soil of soluble salts;
The fact that long term parenteral nutrition with manganese supplementation can cause manganese accumulation in the basal ganglia should be considered when administering TESLASCAN to patients on such treatment.

Alternatives:

accumulation of

accumulation of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "accumulation of" to indicate what is being accumulated.