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intumescence

noun

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

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Word length
12
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

noun

  1. swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)

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