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INTUMESCE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Intumesce.

Intumesce - as a verb

Move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically

Example: "Gases bubbled up from the earth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bubble up

Expand abnormally

Example: "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swellswell uptumefytumesce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bread began to intumesce in the hot oven."
"The dough will intumesce as it rises."
"The paint on the wall started to intumesce under the heat of the sun."
"The blister on my hand began to intumesce and was extremely painful."
"The tumor began to intumesce, causing significant discomfort."
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Word Game Points

Is INTUMESCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intumesce is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTUMESCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INTUMESCE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, intumesce is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
INTUMESCE is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is INTUMESCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intumesce is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTUMESCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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