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Meaning of DECREPITATION

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated
 

DECREPITATION is a 13 letter word that starts with D.

 

 See Also: crackle, crackling, crepitation

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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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