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crepitate

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛpɪteɪt/
Definition of crepitate

verb

[no object]
  • make a crackling sound:the night crepitates with an airy whistling cacophony

Derivatives

crepitant

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'break wind'): from Latin crepitat- 'crackled, rustled', from the verb crepitare, from crepare 'to rattle'

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