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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈbɪldˌʌp/ · UK /ˈbɪldʌp/
buildup means: An increase in the amount or strength of something over time.
noun
An increase in the amount or strength of something over time.
- There was a buildup of snow outside.
- Regular cleaning prevents grease buildup in the kitchen.
- A gradual buildup of tension made everyone nervous.
A repair that adds material inside a damaged tooth to support a crown.
- The tooth needs a core buildup.
- Her dentist completed the buildup before fitting a crown.
- A composite buildup restored the damaged tooth’s shape.
Questions about buildup
What does buildup mean?
An increase in the amount or strength of something over time.
What is buildup in other languages?
Türkçe: birikme · Español: acumulación · Français: accumulation · Deutsch: Ansammlung · Italiano: accumulo · 日本語: 蓄積
How do you pronounce buildup?
In American English /ˈbɪldˌʌp/; in British English /ˈbɪldʌp/.
How do you use buildup in a sentence?
There was a buildup of snow outside. Regular cleaning prevents grease buildup in the kitchen.
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