buildup
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noun
1.
a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number.
2.
a process of growth; strengthening; development: the buildup of heavy industry.
3.
an accumulation, as of a particular type of material: a buildup of salt deposits.
4.
an increase, as in potential, intensity, or pressure: A buildup of suspense began halfway through the movie.
5.
a progressive or sequential development: the buildup of helium atoms from hydrogen.
6.
praise or publicity designed to enhance a reputation or popularize someone or something: The studio spent $100,000 on the new star's buildup.
7.
a process of preparation designed to make possible the achievement of an ultimate objective: a lengthy buildup to a sales pitch.
8.
encouragement; a psychological lift: Every time I need a buildup, I look at her picture.
Also, build-up.
Origin:
1925–30, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase build up
1925–30, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase build up
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Example sentences
Also, with this game, there's obviously a lot of buildup.
The additives are used to prevent static buildup, reduce stickiness and eliminate bacterial colonization.
To avoid heat buildup in your home, plan ahead by landscaping your lot to shade your house.
Volcanologists thought that the buildup to a major eruption would take centuries.
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