Definition of decrepitate in English:

decrepitate

verb dɪˈkrɛpɪteɪtdiˈkrəpəˌteɪt

[no object]technical

(of a solid, especially a crystal) disintegrate audibly when heated.
Example sentencesExamples
- On heating in a closed tube it decrepitates slightly, blackens and gives off water having an alkaline reaction.
- Furthermore, much marcasite is highly unstable when exposed to the atmosphere and decrepitates quickly.
- The concentrate must expand to a high degree without decrepitating, and the expanded particles must be strong enough to withstand handling.
- The rock is so thoroughly altered it decrepitates on exposure to the atmosphere.
- Some pyrrhotite is relatively unstable in humid environments, decrepitating like pyrite.
Synonyms
sizzle, crackle, fizz, hiss, spit, sputter, crack, snap

Derivatives

decrepitation

noun dɪkrɛpɪˈteɪʃ(ə)ndəˌkrɛpəˈteɪʃ(ə)n

technical

The only condition where decrepitation might take place is in the low temperature, high strain metamorphic environment.
Example sentencesExamples
- Pellets with Portland cement, after drying, did not present decrepitation, showing a correlation between the decrepitation, moisture content and mechanical strength of the pellet.
- In addition, it also resists compaction and promotes decrepitation of the alloy.
- In this work, the decrepitation process was examined with regard to mechanical properties and microstructure.
- Mixed together with oxidisers, these compounds combust by producing small explosions or ‘decrepitation’ at the surface of the burning mixture.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from de- 'away' + Latin crepitat- 'crackled', from the verb crepitare, frequentative of crepare 'rattle' (see decrepit).

Definition of decrepitate in US English:

decrepitate

verbdēˈkrəpəˌtātdiˈkrəpəˌteɪt

[no object]technical

(of a crystal or an inclusion of something within a crystal) disintegrate audibly when heated.
Example sentencesExamples
- The rock is so thoroughly altered it decrepitates on exposure to the atmosphere.
- Some pyrrhotite is relatively unstable in humid environments, decrepitating like pyrite.
- Furthermore, much marcasite is highly unstable when exposed to the atmosphere and decrepitates quickly.
- The concentrate must expand to a high degree without decrepitating, and the expanded particles must be strong enough to withstand handling.
- On heating in a closed tube it decrepitates slightly, blackens and gives off water having an alkaline reaction.
Synonyms
sizzle, crackle, fizz, hiss, spit, sputter, crack, snap

Origin

Mid 17th century: from de- ‘away’ + Latin crepitat- ‘crackled’, from the verb crepitare, frequentative of crepare ‘rattle’ (see decrepit).

单词	decrepitate
释义	Definition of decrepitate in English: decrepitate verb dɪˈkrɛpɪteɪtdiˈkrəpəˌteɪt [no object]technical (of a solid, especially a crystal) disintegrate audibly when heated. Example sentencesExamples On heating in a closed tube it decrepitates slightly, blackens and gives off water having an alkaline reaction. Furthermore, much marcasite is highly unstable when exposed to the atmosphere and decrepitates quickly. The concentrate must expand to a high degree without decrepitating, and the expanded particles must be strong enough to withstand handling. The rock is so thoroughly altered it decrepitates on exposure to the atmosphere. Some pyrrhotite is relatively unstable in humid environments, decrepitating like pyrite. Synonyms sizzle, crackle, fizz, hiss, spit, sputter, crack, snap Derivatives decrepitation noun dɪkrɛpɪˈteɪʃ(ə)ndəˌkrɛpəˈteɪʃ(ə)n technical The only condition where decrepitation might take place is in the low temperature, high strain metamorphic environment. Example sentencesExamples Pellets with Portland cement, after drying, did not present decrepitation, showing a correlation between the decrepitation, moisture content and mechanical strength of the pellet. In addition, it also resists compaction and promotes decrepitation of the alloy. In this work, the decrepitation process was examined with regard to mechanical properties and microstructure. Mixed together with oxidisers, these compounds combust by producing small explosions or ‘decrepitation’ at the surface of the burning mixture. Origin Mid 17th century: from de- 'away' + Latin crepitat- 'crackled', from the verb crepitare, frequentative of crepare 'rattle' (see decrepit). Definition of decrepitate in US English: decrepitate verbdēˈkrəpəˌtātdiˈkrəpəˌteɪt [no object]technical (of a crystal or an inclusion of something within a crystal) disintegrate audibly when heated. Example sentencesExamples The rock is so thoroughly altered it decrepitates on exposure to the atmosphere. Some pyrrhotite is relatively unstable in humid environments, decrepitating like pyrite. Furthermore, much marcasite is highly unstable when exposed to the atmosphere and decrepitates quickly. The concentrate must expand to a high degree without decrepitating, and the expanded particles must be strong enough to withstand handling. On heating in a closed tube it decrepitates slightly, blackens and gives off water having an alkaline reaction. Synonyms sizzle, crackle, fizz, hiss, spit, sputter, crack, snap Origin Mid 17th century: from de- ‘away’ + Latin crepitat- ‘crackled’, from the verb crepitare, frequentative of crepare ‘rattle’ (see decrepit).
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