Definition of INTUMESCENCE

intumescence

Plural: intumescences

Noun

  • swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
  • the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
  • The process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.
  • An instance of such swelling.

Origin / Etymology

See intumescent.

Scrabble Score: 18

intumescence: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
intumescence: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intumescence: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

intumescence: valid Words With Friends Word