decrepitate

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Synonyms: crepitate, decrepitude, decapitate, decrepitated, decrepitates

Antonyms: crepitate, decrepitude, decapitate, decrepitated, decrepitates

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[roast]] (a [[salt]] or [[mineral]]) until it stops [[crackling]] in the fire.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} Of [[salts]] and [[minerals]], to [[crackle]] when heated, indicating a sudden breakdown of their particles.

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