ˌintuˈmescence
British
/ ˌɪntjʊˈmɛsəns /
noun
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pathol a swelling up, as with blood or other fluid
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pathol a swollen organ or part
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chem the swelling of certain substances on heating, often accompanied by the escape of water vapour
Other Word Forms
- intumescent adjective
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