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The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt makes when roasting.

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  1. n. The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt makes when roasting.
  2. n. the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated
  3. The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt makes when roasting.
  4. The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt makeswhen roasting.
  5. n the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated