Associations to the word «Intumescence»
Wiktionary
INTUMESCENCE, noun. (uncountable) the process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen
INTUMESCENCE, noun. (countable) an instance of such swelling
Dictionary definition
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).
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