crepitation

[US]/ˌkrɛpɪˈteɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌkrɛpɪˈteɪʃən/

Translation

n.the sound of cracking or popping; a medical sound resembling crackling or popping
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

crepitation sound

crepitation effect

crepitation noise

crepitation phenomenon

crepitation sensation

crepitation sign

crepitation response

crepitation indication

crepitation level

crepitation test

Example Sentences

the crepitation of the fire crackling was soothing.

she heard a crepitation coming from the old floorboards.

the crepitation of the leaves underfoot signaled their approach.

his breathing had a strange crepitation that worried the doctor.

the crepitation of the popcorn made everyone laugh.

we could hear the crepitation of the gravel as we walked.

during the storm, the crepitation of thunder echoed in the valley.

he noticed a crepitation in the engine that needed attention.

the crepitation of the ice cracking was alarming.

she described the crepitation of the bubble wrap as satisfying.

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