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Intumescent
Adjective
Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
Adjective
That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat.
2.
Noun
Any substance that swells on exposure to heat, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density.
"Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."
Synonyms
pyrophanous
thermoretractable
thermolatent
thermogelling
inspissated
thermosensitive
thermoparticulate
hydroplastic
incrustant
fused
ebullated
thermosalient
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