Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crepitate
verb
/ˈkrɛpɪteɪt/
Definition
To make a crackling or rattling sound; to crackle.
Examples
- The fire began to crepitate as the wood burned, filling the air with its comforting sounds.
- As the geologist approached the rocky surface, she could hear the stones crepitating underfoot.
- The overcooked rice started to crepitate in the pot, signaling that it was time to take it off the heat.
Meaning
The act of producing sounds similar to snapping or crackling, often in quick succession.
Synonyms
- Crackle
- Sputter
- Snapping
