decrepitation

2 definitions found

decrepitation - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Decrepitation \De*crep`i*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F.
     d['e]cr['e]pitation.]
     The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt
     makes when roasting.
     [1913 Webster]

decrepitation - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  decrepitation
      n 1: the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they
           are heated