intumescence

[ in-too-mes-uhns, -tyoo- ]
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noun
  1. a swelling up, as with congestion.

  2. the state of being swollen.

  1. a swollen mass.

Origin of intumescence

1
From French, dating back to 1650–60; see origin at intumesce, -ence

Other words from intumescence

  • in·tu·mes·cent, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for intumescence

intumescence

intumescency

/ (ˌɪntjʊˈmɛsəns) /


noun
  1. pathol a swelling up, as with blood or other fluid

  2. pathol a swollen organ or part

  1. chem the swelling of certain substances on heating, often accompanied by the escape of water vapour

Derived forms of intumescence

  • intumescent, adjective

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