4syllables
intumescent
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Definitions ofintumescent
1noun
- Any substance that swells on exposure to heat, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density.
Example: "Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."
1adjective
- That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat
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