intumesans

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(Tıp) intumescence
the process of swelling up or the condition of being swollen
an instance of such swelling
The act or process of swelling or enlarging; also, the state of being swollen; expansion; tumidity; especially, the swelling up of bodies under the action of heat
swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
The swelling or bubbling of a coating usually because of heating (term currently used in space and fire protection applications)
The swelling of a fire- retardant coating when heated, resulting in the formation of low-density film which provides a degree of surface flame-spread resistance
A mechanism whereby fire-retardant paints protect the substrates to which they are applied An intumescent paint puffs up when exposed to high temperatures, forming an insulating, protective layer over the substrate
the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
{i} swelling; puffiness; bubbling up
Anything swollen or enlarged, as a tumor
the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
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