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- [in-too-mes-uh ns, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪn tʊˈmɛs əns, -tyʊ-/
- /ɪntjuːmˈesənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-too-mes-uh ns, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪn tʊˈmɛs əns, -tyʊ-/
Definitions of intumescent word
- noun intumescent a swelling up, as with congestion. 1
- noun intumescent the state of being swollen. 1
- noun intumescent a swollen mass. 1
- noun intumescent (of a coating or sealant) swelling up when heated, thus protecting the material underneath or sealing a gap in the event of a fire. 1
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Origin of intumescent
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 Intumescent
noun
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preposition
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intumescent 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intumescent
adj intumescent
- distended — increased, as in size, volume, etc.; expanded; dilated: the distended nostrils of the terrified horse.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- pompous — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
- stuffy — close; poorly ventilated: a stuffy room.
- turgid — swollen; distended; tumid.
Antonyms for intumescent
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