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liberstina [14]
3 years ago
14

Explain the term wearing down and building up

Biology
1 answer:
irinina [24]3 years ago
7 0

Hello there!

Wearing down: To be gradually damaged, diminished, eroded, or consumed by long or hard use, attrition, or exposure: The water pipes have been in use for more than 100 years and are starting to wear down.

Building up: To develop gradually by increments. building up endurance.

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