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INTUMESCES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Intumesces.

Intumesces - 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 dough intumesces as it bakes in the oven."
"The foam intumesces as the chemical reaction occurs."
"When heated, the plastic intumesces and expands."
"The volcanic lava intumesces as it spews out of the crater."
"The wood intumesces when exposed to water and high humidity."
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Word Game Points

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

INTUMESCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

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

Is INTUMESCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intumesces is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTUMESCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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