decrepitation

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Synonyms: crepitation, decapitation, decrepitating, decrepitations

Antonyms: crepitation, decapitation, decrepitating, decrepitations

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mineralogy}} The [[shattering]] of [[mineral]]s by the action of [[heat]], especially when accompanied by a [[crackling]] sound

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