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English noun: intumescency | |||
| 1. | intumescency (state) swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion) | ||
| Synonyms | intumescence | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lump, puffiness, swelling | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | haematoma, hematoma | ||
| 2. | intumescency (process) the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) | ||
| Synonyms | intumescence, swelling | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chemical action, chemical change, chemical process | ||
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