Crepitate

Crep″i‐tate (kr�p″�–t�t), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Crepitated (–t�′t�d); p. pr. & vb. n.Crepitating (–t�′t�ng).] [L. crepitatus, p. p. of crepitare to crackle, v. intensive of crepare to crack. Cf. Crevice.] To make a series of small, sharp, rapidly repeated explosions or sounds, as salt in fire; to crackle; to snap.