INTUMESCENCY
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Intumescency.
Intumescency - as a noun
Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intumescence18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lump8puffiness17swelling12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intumescence18swelling12Example Sentences
"The intumescency of the wound caused it to become swollen and painful."
"The doctor explained that the intumescency was a normal part of the healing process."
"She experienced intumescency in her ankle after twisting it during the game."
"The medication helped reduce the intumescency in his joints."
"The intumescency of the mosquito bite made her itching even worse."
Word Game Points
Is INTUMESCENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intumescency is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
INTUMESCENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is INTUMESCENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
No, intumescency is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordINTUMESCENCY is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is INTUMESCENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intumescency is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINTUMESCENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
