crepitate
/krep-i-teyt/US // ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt //UK // (ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt) //
匍匐前进,爬行,匍匐上升,蠕变
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v.无主动词 verb
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crep·i·tat·ed, crep·i·tat·ing.
- : to make a crackling sound; crackle.
Synonyms & Antonyms
verbcrackle
Antonyms
Examples
The sixpences do not "bang" in this country: they crepitate, they crackle, as though shot from a Maxim quick-firer.
The parenchyma in the darker places on section did not crepitate.
The portions containing air are of a light brick-red colour, and crepitate under the finger.
The ice-crystals merrily crepitate as they break up, when the bonds of frost are withdrawn.
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