Crepitation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crepitation is a noun meaning The act of crepitating or crackling.
Meaning
The act of crepitating or crackling.
More Meanings
- A crepitant rale.
- A grating or crackling sensation or sound, as that produced by rubbing two fragments of a broken bone together, or by pressing upon cellular tissue containing air.
Example Sentences
Silence again, save for the crepitation of the flames, the fall of an ember, the murmur of the current.
When she returned the room was silent again, save for the faint crepitation of his chair and the occasional clink of a bottle.
Word Forms
- crepitations
Synonyms for crepitation
Depending on context, synonyms include crackle, crackling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crackle, crackling, crepitance, crepitus, creps, creaking.
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