opzwelling

Definitions of opzwelling
  1. noun
    the act of expanding by pressure from within
    synonyms: opzetting
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    type of:
    dilatatie, expansie, schaalvergroting, vergroting, verhoging
    the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
  2. noun
    the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
    synonyms: buil
  3. noun
    something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
    synonyms: gezwel, hobbel, intumescentie, oneffenheid, rimpel, tumescentie, zwelling
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    types:
    wrat
    any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)
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