decrepitation
decrepitation · decrepitations
The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a…The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound
/dɪˌkɹɛpɪˈteɪʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound
the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated
Forms
plural: decrepitations| Singular | decrepitation |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelateddecrepitate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable