Definition of INTUMESCE

intumesce

Meanings

Verb

  • move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically
  • expand abnormally
  • To swell or enlarge (abnormally)
  • To bubble up (as the result of heating)

Origin / Etymology

From Latin intumēscō.

Synonyms

bubble up, swell, swell up, tumefy, tumesce

Scrabble Score: 13

intumesce is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
intumesce is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
intumesce is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

intumesce is a valid Words With Friends word