Definitions

intumescence

[in-too-mes-uhns, -tyoo-] / ˌɪn tʊˈmɛs əns, -tyʊ- /

NOUN

bulge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lump nodule wart

STRONG

blob bump bunch bunching convexity dilation distention excess excrescence gibbosity growth hump jut outgrowth outthrust pouch projection prominence promontory protrusion protuberance sac sagging salience superfluity swelling tuberosity tumefaction tumor

WEAK

nodulation

Antonyms

STRONG

depression ingrowth

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Detumescence, dē-tū-mes′ens, n. diminution of swelling—opp. to Intumescence.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

Intumescence, in-tū-mes′ens, n. the action of swelling: a swelling: a tumid state.—v.i.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

intumescence

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