INTUMESCENT
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of INTUMESCENT
Any substance that swells on exposure to heat, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density.
"Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."
That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat
Examples of INTUMESCENT in a Sentence
- "Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."
Word Details
Is INTUMESCENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTUMESCENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INTUMESCENT uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INTUMESCENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | u | m | e | s | c | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTUMESCENT
100 words from the letters in INTUMESCENT
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How to Use INTUMESCENT in Word Games
INTUMESCENT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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