crepitation
/ (ˌkrɛpɪˈteɪʃən) /
the act of crepitating
zoology the sudden expulsion of an acrid fluid by some beetles as a means of self-defence
another name for crepitus
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How to use crepitation in a sentence
crepitation, and in some cases fissures, may be easily detected.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixTorpedoes are tied to their tails; fire-crackers surround them with circles of crepitation and flame.
The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 1 | Elizabeth BislandTrue crepitation is recognizable by the characteristic vibration which is interpreted by tactile sense.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixThey are usually sub-periosteal and when the periosteum is left intact or nearly so, no crepitation is discernible.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixHowever, unless undue swelling exists, the exact location of the crepitation is recognized without serious difficulty.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
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