Noun: intumescence ,in-too'me-sun(t)s or ,in-tyû'me-sun(t)s [N. Amer], ,in-tyû'me-sun(t)s [Brit]
- Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
"The intumescence in his leg was a sign of deep vein thrombosis";
- intumescency
- The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
"The intumescence of the material provided a protective barrier against fire";
- intumescency, swelling
Derived forms: intumescences
Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, lump, puffiness, swelling