INTUMESCENCE
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Intumescence.
Intumescence - as a noun
Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intumescency21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lump8puffiness17swelling12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intumescency21swelling12Example Sentences
"The doctor observed intumescence in the patient's knee."
"The bee sting caused intumescence and redness on my arm."
"The intumescence of the balloon allowed it to float in the air."
"Excessive exercise can lead to intumescence of the muscles."
"The skin around the wound showed signs of intumescence."
Word Game Points
Is INTUMESCENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intumescence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INTUMESCENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is INTUMESCENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intumescence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINTUMESCENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is INTUMESCENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intumescence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINTUMESCENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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