INTUMESCENT

11 letters 15 Scrabble points

Definition of INTUMESCENT

noun

  1. Any substance that swells on exposure to heat, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density.

    "Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."

adjective

  1. That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters I N T U M E S C E N T
Length 11 letters
Scrabble Score 15 points