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intumescence

🇬🇧 UK/.intju:'mesns/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The process or condition of swelling up, especially due to heat or fluid accumulation.

膨胀,肿大

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
tumswell, be swollen, be proud
+
escgrow, nourish, grow up
+
encestate, quality
=intumescence

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The intumescence of the gel absorbed water and expanded significantly.

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