crepitate
to make a crackling sound; crackle.
Origin of crepitate
1Other words from crepitate
- crep·i·tant, adjective
- crep·i·ta·tion, noun
- sub·crep·i·ta·tion, noun
Words Nearby crepitate
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How to use crepitate in a sentence
The sixpences do not "bang" in this country: they crepitate, they crackle, as though shot from a Maxim quick-firer.
America To-day, Observations and Reflections | William ArcherThe parenchyma in the darker places on section did not crepitate.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection | Alexander Wynter BlythThe portions containing air are of a light brick-red colour, and crepitate under the finger.
Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | W. G. Aitchison RobertsonThe ice-crystals merrily crepitate as they break up, when the bonds of frost are withdrawn.
The Alps | Martin Conway
British Dictionary definitions for crepitate
/ (ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt) /
(intr) to make a rattling or crackling sound; rattle or crackle
Origin of crepitate
1Derived forms of crepitate
- crepitant, adjective
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