Synonyms of intumescence
17 similar words
Another word for intumescence is swelling. Other synonyms of intumescence are bloating, turgor, tumescence, turgidity and swellage.
Synonyms and similar words for intumescence
nounThe process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.
- inturgescenceA swelling (the act of swelling, or state of being swelled).
- tumescenceA swelling due to the presence of fluid.
- swellageThe act of swelling, or the proportion by which something swells.
- turgescenceThe act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.
- bloatednessThe state or quality of being bloated.
- bloatingA bloated condition; distention.
- distensionThe act of distending.
- ectasiaSynonym of ectasis.
- ectasis
- nodosity
- swellingThe state of being swollen.
- swollennessThe state or condition of being swollen.
- tumidityThe condition of being tumid; swollenness, distension.
- turgidityThe state or quality of being turgid.
- turgorTurgidity.
nounAn instance of such swelling.
- incrassation
- aposteme obsoleteAn abscess; a pustulent swelling.
Meaning of intumescence
- noun The process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.
- noun An instance of such swelling.
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Questions about synonyms of intumescence
- What is another word for intumescence?
- Intumescence has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as swelling, bloating, turgor, tumescence, turgidity, swellage, turgescence and bloatedness.
- What does intumescence mean?
- Intumescence means the process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen.
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