Buildup and Corrosion

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Buildup noun - The act of building up an accumulation.

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Corrosion is an antonym for buildup.

Nearby Words: build, building

Corrosion noun - A gradual weakening, loss, or destruction.

Usage example: the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth

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Buildup is an antonym for corrosion.

Nearby Words: corrode, corrosive, corroded, corroding

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