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Term: intumescent

Description:

Intumescent refers to a substance or material that swells or expands when exposed to heat, fire, or high temperatures. It is commonly used in fire protection systems as a passive fire protection measure to delay the spread of fire or heat transfer.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: intumescent, intumescent material
• Adjective: intumescent, intumescent coatings

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Intumescent:

Intumescent, as a noun, refers to a substance that is specifically designed to expand when exposed to heat to protect against fire. These substances are commonly used in various fireproofing applications.

Example Sentence: The intumescent formed a protective barrier, preventing the flames from spreading further.

2. Adjective - Intumescent:

Intumescent, as an adjective, describes materials or coatings that have the property of expanding or swelling when exposed to high temperatures or fire. These materials are used to provide fire resistance and protection.

Example Sentence: The intumescent coatings on the door prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent rooms.

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