Definitions for crepitate

crepitate crep·i·tate

Spelling: [krep-i-teyt]
IPA: /ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt/

Crepitate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 385 anagrams from letters in crepitate (aceeiprtt).

Definitions for crepitate

verb (used without object)

  1. to make a crackling sound; crackle.

Origin of crepitate

1615-25; Latin crepitātus, past participle of crepitāre to rattle, rustle, chatter, frequentative of crepāre; see -ate1

Examples for crepitate

The sixpences do not "bang" in this country: they crepitate, they crackle, as though shot from a Maxim quick-firer.

The parenchyma in the darker places on section did not crepitate.

The portions containing air are of a light brick-red colour, and crepitate under the finger.

Word Value for crepitate
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