Definitions for "buildup"
Any increase in thickness.
Multiple layers of dirt, grime, wax, or floor finish.
Buildup: The deposit of the Thermal Spray coating material to the required thickness prior to any machining that forms the finished coating.
highly favorable publicity and praise; "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup"
the events, such as advertising or publicity, causing increased interest in some coming event.
In a relief valve, the pressure increase above setpoint required to produce a given flow rate.
the act of building up an accumulation.
the result of the process of accumulation; "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes"