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intumescency

noun

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

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12
Starts with
I
Ends with
Y
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
21

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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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