crepitate

/ˌkrɛpəˈteɪt/
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Other forms: crepitating; crepitated; crepitates

Definitions of crepitate
  1. verb
    make a crackling sound
    synonyms: crackle
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    type of:
    rattle
    make short successive sounds
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