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intumesce

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntjʊˈmɛs/
Definition of intumesce

verb

[no object] rare
  • swell up.

Derivatives

intumescence

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin intumescere, from in- 'into' + tumescere 'begin to swell' (from tumere 'swell')

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