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- [in-too-mes-uh ns, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪn tʊˈmɛs əns, -tyʊ-/
- /ˌɪn.tjuː.ˈmesns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-too-mes-uh ns, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪn tʊˈmɛs əns, -tyʊ-/
Definitions of intumescence word
- noun intumescence a swelling up, as with congestion. 1
- noun intumescence the state of being swollen. 1
- noun intumescence a swollen mass. 1
- noun intumescence (uncountable) the process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen. 1
- noun intumescence a swelling up, as with blood or other fluid 0
- noun intumescence a swollen organ or part 0
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Origin of intumescence
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
From French, dating back to 1650-60; See origin at intumesce, -ence
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Parts of speech for Intumescence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intumescence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
intumescence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intumescence
noun intumescence
- wart — a small, often hard, abnormal elevation on the skin, usually caused by a papomavirus.
- lump — a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape: a lump of coal.
- projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- swelling — the act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
Antonyms for intumescence
noun intumescence
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
- ingrowth — growth inward.
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