Definition of Decrepitation

1. Noun. The crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated.

Generic synonyms: Crackle, Crackling, Crepitation
Derivative terms: Decrepitate, Decrepitate

Definition of Decrepitation

1. n. The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt makes when roasting.

Definition of Decrepitation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Decrepitation

1. Crackling; the snapping of certain salts when heated. Origin: L. De, from, + crepo, pp. Crepitus, to crackle (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decrepitation

decrees
decreet
decreets
decree nisi
decrement
decrement
decremental
decremental conduction
decrements
decrepit
decrepitate
decrepitated
decrepitates
decrepitating
decrepitation (current term)
decrepitation (current term)
decrepitations
decrepitly
decrepitude
decrepitudes
decrescendo
decrescendos
decrescent
decretal
decretal
decretals
decretive
decretory
decrew
decrewed

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