decrepitation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated
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Hypernym crackle, crackling, crepitation
Derivationally related form decrepitation → decrepitate; decrepitation → decrepitate
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Hyponym crackle, crackling, crepitation
Derivationally related form decrepitate → decrepitation; decrepitate → decrepitation

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