intumescence

• Nom désignant le processus de gonflement ou l'état de renflement, souvent causé par une accumulation de liquide ou une expansion sous l'effet de la chaleur.

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

indénombrable

1. Swelling of body tissueC2formalmedical

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

   Intumescence (gonflement tissulaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbumpedemalumpprotuberancepuffinessswellingtumefactiontumescence

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.

   Intumescence (gonflement sous l'effet de la chaleur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbulgingdistensionexpansionpuffingswellingtumescence