English Explanatory Dictionary

intumescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.
  2. An instance of such swelling.

Word forms

intumescence intumescences

Etymology

See intumescent.

Synonyms

inturgescence tumescence intumescence swellage turgescence bloatedness bloating distension ectasia ectasis nodosity swelling swollenness tumidity turgidity turgor incrassation aposteme

Related words

intumescent
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