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Definition of Intumescency
1. Noun. Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion).
Exact synonyms: Intumescence
Generic synonyms: Lump, Puffiness, Swelling
Specialized synonyms: Haematoma, Hematoma
Derivative terms: Intumesce, Intumescent, Intumesce, Intumescent
Generic synonyms: Lump, Puffiness, Swelling
Specialized synonyms: Haematoma, Hematoma
Derivative terms: Intumesce, Intumescent, Intumesce, Intumescent
2. Noun. The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water).
Exact synonyms: Intumescence, Swelling
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Lexicographical Neighbors of Intumescency
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