How Do You Spell INTUMESCE?

Pronunciation: [ɪntjˈuːmɛs] (IPA)

Intumesce, spelled /ɪnˈtjuːmɛs/ in IPA phonetic transcription, is a verb that means to swell up or become enlarged due to heat or pressure. The word is derived from the Latin word "intumescere" which means to swell up. The spelling of intumesce is characterized by a prefix "in-" which means "into" and a root word "tumesce" which means to swell. While the term may not be commonly used in everyday language, it is often used in scientific fields such as chemistry and medicine.

INTUMESCE Meaning and Definition

1. Intumesce is a verb which describes the process or action of enlarging, swelling, or expanding due to the absorption of heat or other external stimuli. This term is commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry, materials science, and engineering.

   When a substance intumesces, it undergoes a substantial increase in volume or size as a result of exposure to heat. This expansion occurs due to the release of entrapped gases or the generation of new gases within the material. The internal pressure from the gas generation causes the material to expand, often forming a foam-like or spongy structure.

   Intumescence is a well-known phenomenon that is observed in various materials and applications. It is frequently utilized in fireproofing techniques, such as intumescent coatings, where the material expands when subjected to high temperatures, creating a protective barrier that insulates the underlying surface and slows down the spread of fire.

   In addition to its application in fire protection, intumescence can be observed in the swelling of certain polymers, expansion of certain liquids upon heating, or even bloating of certain foods during cooking. The ability to intumesce is often a desired property in specific industries as it can provide insulation, energy absorption, structural support, or act as a barrier against various environmental factors.

   Overall, intumesce refers to the act of enlarging or swelling due to the absorption of heat or other stimuli, with implications ranging from fireproofing to material science and cooking.

2. To swell up, enlarge.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To enlarge or expand with heat; to swell or bubble up under the action of the blow-pipe, as certain minerals do.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INTUMESCE

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Etymology of INTUMESCE

The word "intumesce" is derived from Latin, specifically from the verb "intumescere". "Intumescere" is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "into" or "upon") and the verb "tumescere" (meaning "to swell" or "to become swollen"). Together, "intumescere" literally means "to become swollen or enlarge". The word "intumesce" has been adopted into English with a similar meaning, referring to a process of swelling or expanding, particularly in the context of fluids or materials.

Similar spelling words for INTUMESCE

• intimacy,
• intumescency,
• anatomize,
• anatomise,
• untames,
• intumescence,
• Iniodymus,
• Indument,
• in time,
• unteams,
• Anatomies,
• intimas,
• indium,
• anadems,
• indiums,
• indumentum,
• entames,
• undams,
• Untimeous,
• tri-iniodymus.

Conjugate verb Intumesce

CONDITIONAL

I would intumesce

you would intumesce

he/she/it would intumesce

we would intumesce

they would intumesce

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be intumescing

you would be intumescing

he/she/it would be intumescing

we would be intumescing

they would be intumescing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have intumesce

you would have intumesce

he/she/it would have intumesce

we would have intumesce

they would have intumesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been intumescing

you would have been intumescing

he/she/it would have been intumescing

we would have been intumescing

they would have been intumescing

FUTURE

I will intumesce

you will intumesce

he/she/it will intumesce

we will intumesce

they will intumesce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be intumescing

you will be intumescing

he/she/it will be intumescing

we will be intumescing

they will be intumescing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have intumesced

you will have intumesced

he/she/it will have intumesced

we will have intumesced

they will have intumesced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been intumescing

you will have been intumescing

he/she/it will have been intumescing

we will have been intumescing

they will have been intumescing

IMPERATIVE

you intumesce

we let´s intumesce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to intumesce

PAST

I intumesced

you intumesced

he/she/it intumesced

we intumesced

they intumesced

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was intumescing

you were intumescing

he/she/it was intumescing

we were intumescing

they were intumescing

PAST PARTICIPLE

intumesced

PAST PERFECT

I had intumesced

you had intumesced

he/she/it had intumesced

we had intumesced

they had intumesced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been intumescing

you had been intumescing

he/she/it had been intumescing

we had been intumescing

they had been intumescing

PRESENT

I intumesce

you intumesce

he/she/it intumesces

we intumesce

they intumesce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am intumescing

you are intumescing

he/she/it is intumescing

we are intumescing

they are intumescing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

intumescing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have intumesced

you have intumesced

he/she/it has intumesced

we have intumesced

they have intumesced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been intumescing

you have been intumescing

he/she/it has been intumescing

we have been intumescing

they have been intumescing