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Expansion or swelling caused by stretching outward, often under pressure from within.

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distention

The demonstration showed the gradual distention of an elastic container.
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Distention of a volunteer's coat pocket became visible when bulky model supports pushed the fabric outward from inside.
From Explaining a Working Model.
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