Buildup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪldʌp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buildup is a noun meaning An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
Meaning
An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
More Meanings
- (dentistry) The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth.
Example Sentences
There was a buildup of pressure in the boiler.
Snow buildup on roads makes for hazardous driving.
One of the pricetags of the U.S. military buildup is a lack of health care in poorer communities.
Blocking undercuts out with bonded flowable composite is an option, but the time involved doing a buildup, plus the additional complication to provisionalize, make this option less desirable (Figure 6.19e).
Word Forms
- buildups
- build-up
Antonyms for buildup
Common opposites include teardown.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include accretion, build-up, cumulation, accumulation, accrual, development.
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