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Intumescent

//ɪntjʊˈmɛsənt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat. not-comparable

Adjective

1
abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas wordnet

Noun

1
Any substance that swells on exposure to heat, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density.
"Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin intumēscēns, present participle of intumescō (“rise, swell”), from tumescō (“become inflated”).

Etymology 2

From Latin intumēscēns, present participle of intumescō (“rise, swell”), from tumescō (“become inflated”).

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