crepitation

/ (ˌkrɛpɪˈteɪʃən) /


noun
  1. the act of crepitating

  2. zoology the sudden expulsion of an acrid fluid by some beetles as a means of self-defence

  1. 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 Lacroix
  • Torpedoes are tied to their tails; fire-crackers surround them with circles of crepitation and flame.

  • True crepitation is recognizable by the characteristic vibration which is interpreted by tactile sense.

    Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
  • They are usually sub-periosteal and when the periosteum is left intact or nearly so, no crepitation is discernible.

    Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
  • However, unless undue swelling exists, the exact location of the crepitation is recognized without serious difficulty.

    Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix