intumescence
noun
in·tu·mes·cence
ˌin-tü-ˈme-sᵊn(t)s 
-tyü-
: a swollen or enlarged part of a plant or animal
also
: the process of swelling up or enlarging
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“Intumescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intumescence. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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intumescence
noun
in·tu·mes·cence
-ˈmes-ᵊn(t)s
1
a
: the action or process of becoming enlarged or swollen
b
: the state of being swollen
2
: something (as a tumor) that is swollen or enlarged
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