intumescence

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A noun referring to the process of swelling or the state of being swollen, often due to fluid accumulation or heat-induced expansion.

غير معدود

1. Swelling of body tissueC2formalmedical

   A swelling or enlargement of a body part, often due to an accumulation of fluid or blood.

   تورم أنسجة الجسم

   • The doctor noted an intumescence on the patient's leg.
   • Intumescence can be a sign of inflammation or infection.
   • The injury caused a painful intumescence around the joint.

   المرادفاتbumpedemalumpprotuberancepuffinessswellingtumefactiontumescence

2. Expansion upon heatingC2formalscientific

   The property of certain materials to swell or increase in volume when exposed to heat, often accompanied by the release of water or gas.

   الانتفاخ بالحرارة

   • The intumescence of the fireproof coating protects the steel structure.
   • Intumescence is a key characteristic of some flame retardants.
   • The material's intumescence was tested under high temperatures.

   المرادفاتbulgingdistensionexpansionpuffingswellingtumescence