Swelling
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
- something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- §3
- an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement