Build-up

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of buildup. alt-of, alternative

    "Steve Gohouri was guilty of losing possession deep inside his own half, allowing Davies to find Ngog for Bolton's second, before Antolin Alcaraz was dispossessed in the build-up to their third."

Synonyms

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accessaccessionaccretionaccrualaccruementaccumulation

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"Always use distilled water in steam irons because using ordinary water will cause a mineral build-up over time that will clog the steam holes."

Etymology

Deverbal from build up.

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