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| Term | build |
| Pronunciation | bild |
| Variations | stack |
| Definition | To add wet porcelain to a restoration in preparation for firing. Since porcelain shrinks slightly when fired, each restoration needs to be very slightly \"overbuilt\" to achieve the correct size after firing. |
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Term of the day: bar clasp
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