Associations to the word «Intumescence»

INTUMESCENCE, noun. (uncountable) the process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen

INTUMESCENCE, noun. (countable) an instance of such swelling

INTUMESCENCE, noun. Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion).

INTUMESCENCE, noun. The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water).