intumescent
That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heatThat becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat.
UK/ɪntjʊˈmɛsənt/US/ɪntuˈmɛsənt/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat.
More definitions
- abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
Origin
From Latin intumēscēns, present participle of intumescō (“rise, swell”), from tumescō (“beFrom Latin intumēscēns, present participle of intumescō (“rise, swell”), from tumescō (“become inflated”).
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See also
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