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/dɪˌkɹɛpɪˈteɪʃən/ · noun
(mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound.
Use decrepitation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Decrepitation means (mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound.
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Use decrepitation where its definition matches the intended context.
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