crepitate
[ krep-i-teyt ]
/ ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt /
verb (used without object), crep·i·tat·ed, crep·i·tat·ing.
to make a crackling sound; crackle.
Origin of crepitate
1615–25; < Latin
crepitātus, past participle of
crepitāre to rattle, rustle, chatter, frequentative of
crepāre; see
-ate1
OTHER WORDS FROM crepitate
crep·i·tant, adjective crep·i·ta·tion, noun sub·crep·i·ta·tion, nounWords nearby crepitate
crepehanger,
creperie,
crepey,
crepitant,
crepitant rale,
crepitate,
crepitation,
crepitus,
crepon,
creps,
crept
Example sentences from the Web for crepitant
British Dictionary definitions for crepitant
crepitate
/ (ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt) /
verb
(intr)
to make a rattling or crackling sound; rattle or crackle
Derived forms of crepitate
crepitant, adjectiveWord Origin for crepitate
C17: from Latin
crepitāre
Medical definitions for crepitant (1 of 2)
crepitant
[ krĕp′ĭ-tənt ]
adj.
Relating to or characterized by crepitation.
Medical definitions for crepitant (2 of 2)
crepitate
[ krĕp′ĭ-tāt′ ]
v.
To make a crackling or popping sound; crackle.