crepitate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make a crackling sound
    crackle.
    • My Rice Krispies crackled in the bowl

WordNet

Crep"i*tate intransitive verb
Etymology
L. crepitatus, p. p. of crepitare to crackle, v. intensive of crepare to crack. Cf. Crevice.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Crepitated present participle & verbal noun Crepitating
Definitions
  1. To make a series of small, sharp, rapidly repeated explosions or sounds, as salt in fire; to crackle; to snap.

Webster 1913