About The Word Decrepitation

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Decrepitation

Decrepitation Meaning & Definition
Decrepitation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Decrepitation?

[n] the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated

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See Also | crackle | crackling | crepitation

Decrepitation In Webster's Dictionary

\De*crep`i*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]cr['e]pitation.] The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt makes when roasting.

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