intumescent Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
tumid; tumescent; puffy; turgid.
- hungry children with bloated stomachs
- he had a grossly distended stomach
- eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids
- swollen hands
- tumescent tissue
- puffy tumid flesh
WordNet
In`tu*mes"cent adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
Swelling up; expanding.
