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buildup

[bild-uhp] / ˈbɪldˌʌp /


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Their analysis found no buildup of lithium ahead of the dendrite tip, ruling out one proposed mechanism.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

Washington slammed the missile test, with the State Department saying Beijing's "rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern" and urging China to "engage in meaningful arms control discussions."

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

This can minimise the risk of fires caused by methane gas buildup, reduce the risk of disease, and improve the tidiness of the disposal area so that the surrounding environment does not look dirty.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Governments have embarked on a once-in-a-generation arms buildup, but lots of the companies making equipment are struggling for funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Each of these recurrent exposures, no matter how slight, contributes to the progressive buildup of chemicals in our bodies and so to cumulative poisoning.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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