de crepitate
ɪˌteɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to roast or calcine (salt, minerals, etc.) so as to cause crackling or until crackling ceases.
verb (used without object)
2.
to break up when exposed to heat.
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decrepitate (dɪˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to heat (a substance, such as a salt) until it emits a crackling sound or until this sound stops |
| 2. | (intr) (esp of a salt) to crackle, as while being heated |
| [C17: from New Latin dēcrepitāre, from Latin crepitāre to crackle, from crepāre to creak] | |
| decrepi'tation | |
| —n | |
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