Decrepitation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dɪˌkɹɛpɪˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decrepitation is a noun meaning (mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound.
Meaning
(mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound.
Word Forms
- decrepitations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autoclasis, recrystallization, brecciation, cleavage, metamictization, crystallogenesis.
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