intumescent

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Because of its foaming effect in case of a fire, it is also referred to as "intumescent".

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  1. Swelling up; becoming tumid. The treatment consisted in reducing the size of the intumescent membranes. Medical News, LII. 665.

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  • Today, Jotun's diverse product range includes decorative, protective, marine, floor and concrete protection and intumescent coatings, bearing a solid testament to the company's reputation of being a single source solution for clients, consultants and contractors alike. —  AME Info Latest News
  • Because of its foaming effect in case of a fire, it is also referred to as "intumescent". —  Aktuellste Pressemeldungen der PresseBox
  • BASF works with Palusol processors in the United Kingdom, so that the intumescent fire-protection materials can be obtained from a single source.
  • Fire Proof Paint supply the largest range of intumescent and fire proof products out of any suppliers in the uk. —  We Blog A Lot
  • FF88 fire resistant, intumescent paint and the other is not. —  recent posts - blip.tv (beta)
 

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  1. = Spanish intumescente, from Latin intumescen(t-)s, present participle of intumescere, swell up, from in, in, + tumescere, begin to swell: see tumescent.
 

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