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decrepitation

/dɪˌkrɛp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/dɪˌkrɛp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее потрескивание или распад некоторых кристаллов при нагревании.

A noun referring to the crackling or breaking apart of certain crystals when subjected to heat.

uncountable

  1. Crackling of crystals upon heatingC2formalscientific

    The crackling sound or breaking apart of certain crystals when they are heated, caused by the rapid expansion of trapped moisture or internal stress.

    ruТреск кристаллов при нагревании

    • The decrepitation of the mineral sample was observed under high temperature.
    • During the experiment, decrepitation occurred as the crystals were heated rapidly.
    • The geologist noted the decrepitation of the salt crystals in the flame test.

    Synonymscracklecracklingcrepitationpopping

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