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Intumescency

nounid 77740·updated May 18, 2026
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the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated, often accompanied by release of water

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intumescence
plural
Intumescencies
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Intumescency's
pluralpossessive
Intumescencies'

Framework definitions

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)

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