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Meaning of INTUMESCENCY

 
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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
  2. [n]  swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
 

INTUMESCENCY is a 12 letter word that starts with I.

 

 Synonyms: intumescence, intumescence, swelling
 
 See Also: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, haematoma, hematoma, lump, puffiness, swelling

 

 

 

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