Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crepitant

adjective

/ˈkrɛpɪtənt/

Definition

A term used to describe a cracking or popping sound.

Examples

The crepitant sounds in the lungs indicated a possible respiratory issue.
As the fire crackled, it produced a crepitant noise that filled the silence of the night.

Meaning

The word ‘crepitant’ refers to a sound that resembles the noise made by something that is cracking or popping, often used in medical or acoustic contexts.