intumescent

• Qualifie une substance qui gonfle ou se dilate sous l'effet de la chaleur, souvent utilisée dans les matériaux ignifuges.

Describes a substance that swells or expands when heated, often used in fireproofing materials.

1. Swollen or enlargedC2formal

   Abnormally distended, especially by fluids or gas.

   gonflé, distendu

   • The intumescent tissue indicated a severe allergic reaction.
   • The plant's intumescent leaves were filled with water.
   • The doctor noted the intumescent area around the wound.

   Synonymesedematousengorgedenlargedinflatedpuffyswollentumescentturgid

   Antonymescontracteddeflatedflatshrunken