Intumescent — In tu*mes cent, a. [L. intumescens, p. pr.] Swelling up; expanding. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intumescent — 1796, from L. intumescentem (nom. intumescens), prp. of intumescere “to swell up,” from in in (see IN (Cf. in ) (2)) + tumescere (see TUMESCENCE (Cf. tumescence)) … Etymology dictionary
intumescent — intumescence [ ɛ̃tymesɑ̃s ] n. f. • 1611; du lat. intumescere → tumeur ♦ Didact. Fait d enfler, de gonfler. Intumescence des chairs, de la rate. ⇒ enflure, gonflement, tuméfaction. Adj. INTUMESCENT, ENTE . ♢ Mécan. Onde de surface dans un canal… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Intumescent — Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Intumescent », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Terme désignant un matériau dont la particularité réside en une expansion de celui ci en cas de présence prolongée de chaleur excédant … Wikipédia en Français
Intumescent — An intumescent is a substance which swells as a result of heat exposure, thus increasing in volume, and decreasing in density. Intumescents are typically used in passive fire protection and, in America, require listing and approval use and… … Wikipedia
intumescent paint — noun Fire retardant paint that on exposure to heat swells to form an insulating barrier that protects the underlying surface • • • Main Entry: ↑intumesce … Useful english dictionary
intumescent — adjective Date: 1953 of paint swelling and charring when exposed to flame … New Collegiate Dictionary
intumescent — n. [L. in, in; tumescere, to swell up] A swelling; being swollen or expanded … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
intumescent — See intumescence. * * * … Universalium
intumescent — adjective That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat See Also: intumescence … Wiktionary
