intumescence, n.
(intumescences)
(intumescences)
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
<noun.process>
intumescence intumescency swelling
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hypernym
swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
<noun.state>
intumescence intumescency
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derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form