buildup

== English == === Alternative forms === build-up === Etymology === Deverbal from build up. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɪldʌp/ === Noun === buildup (countable and uncountable, plural buildups) An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development. (dentistry) The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth. ==== Antonyms ==== teardown ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === upbuild