Definition of intumescence

"intumescence" in the noun sense

1. intumescence, intumescency

swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)

2. intumescence, intumescency, swelling

the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

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Scrabble® Letter Score: 18

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intumescence in Words With Friends™

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Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 24

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters intumescence:

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2 letter words in intumescence (11 words)

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3 letter words in intumescence (35 words)

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6 letter words in intumescence (32 words)

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7 letter words in intumescence (15 words)

cements cumenes emetics eminent enemies ensuite entices incense intense minuets minutes mistune munites science tumesce

8 letter words in intumescence (3 words)

ecumenic eminence sentence

9 letter words in intumescence (3 words)

ecumenist eminences intumesce

10 letter words in intumescence (1 word)

tumescence

12 letter words in intumescence (1 word)

intumescence

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intumescences

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Words with intumescence in them (1 word)

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