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Intumescency

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated, often accompanied by release of water

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§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)
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated, often accompanied by release of water
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