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, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for crepitant

crepitate
/ (ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt) /

verb

(intr) to make a rattling or crackling sound; rattle or crackle

Derived forms of crepitate

crepitant, adjective

Word Origin for crepitate

C17: from Latin crepitāre

Medical definitions for crepitant (1 of 2)

crepitant
[ krĕpĭ-tənt ]

adj.

Relating to or characterized by crepitation.

Medical definitions for crepitant (2 of 2)

crepitate
[ krĕpĭ-tāt′ ]

v.

To make a crackling or popping sound; crackle.