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intumescence

Intumescence (noun) means the process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.

noun
1
The process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.
2
An instance of such swelling.
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Etymology

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What is the meaning of intumescence?

"intumescence" (noun) means the process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.

What are the different meanings of intumescence?

"intumescence" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen; 2. An instance of such swelling.

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