Intumescence
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
Framework senses
- §1
- the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
- §2
- swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
- §1 · legacy_primary
- the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column