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intumescence vs intumesce

intumesce vs intumescence

intumescence is a noun but intumesce is not a noun.

intumescence is not a verb while intumesce is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intumescence Yes No No No
intumesce No No Yes No
intumescence (noun) intumesce (noun)
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
intumescence (verb) intumesce (verb)
expand abnormally
move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically
Difference between intumescence and intumesce

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