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Definition of: crepitate
(krep′ə·tāt) v.i. ·tat·ed, ·tat·ing
To make a succession of quick snapping sounds; crackle; rattle. [<L crepitatus, pp. of crepitare, freq. of crepare creak]
—crep′i·tant adjective
—crep′i·ta′tion noun
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