What does intumescent mean?
Intumescent means That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat..
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/ɪntjʊˈmɛsənt/ · adjective
That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat..
Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems.
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Intumescent means That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat..
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Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems.
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