the increase in luminance with time from the initiation of excitation to the point where equilibrium occurs or excitation ceasesthe phenomenon of the increase with depth of the absorbed doserate due to the release of electrons and to scattered radiation in matter beyond the entrance surface
Heavy deposit of floor finish, wax, grime or dirt
<radiobiology> The increase in absorbed dose with depth below the surface in a material irradiated by a beam of X-rays or gamma rays. Build-up may be two kinds: ... 1. Electron Build-up: This is due to an increasing electron fluence in the material. ... 2. Photon Build-up: This is due to scattering in broad beams of radiation. ... For high en...
In patience card games, build up refers to laying cards in ascending order of value upon a foundation card.
[v] - increase or strengthen gradually 2. [v] - form steadily 3. [v] - grow or intensify 4. [v] - enlarge or increase
verb bolster or strengthen; `We worked up courage`; `build up confidence`; `ramp up security in the airports`work up verb form or accumulate steadily; `Resistance to the manager`s plan built up quickly`; `Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border`