buildup

English

noun
Definitions
  • An accumulationaccumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
  • (dentistry) The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth.

Etymology

Compound from English build + English up (a higher degree, adverb).

Origin

English

up

Gloss

a higher degree, adverb

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