INTUMESCENCY
\ɪntjˈuːmɪsənsi], \ɪntjˈuːmɪsənsi], \ɪ_n_t_j_ˈuː_m_ɪ_s_ə_n_s_i]\
Definitions of INTUMESCENCY
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
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the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
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