Intumescency (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Intumescence

Hypernyms

• Lump
• Swelling

Hyponyms

• Hematoma

Related Words

• Intumesce (verb)
• Intumescent (adjective)

Meaning ²

The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Intumescence
• Swelling

Hypernyms

• Chemical Process
• Chemical Action