Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrepitate
verb
/dɪˈkrɛpɪteɪt/
Definition
To break apart or crumble, especially in a way that produces a noise.
Examples
- The mineral began to decrepitate when heated in the flame.
- As the old wood burned, it would decrepitate, sending sparks into the air.
Meaning
The term ‘decrepitate’ refers to the process where a substance, typically solid, breaks down under heat or mechanical pressure, often leading to a crackling sound.
Synonyms
- crackle
- snap
- burst
- shatter
