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crepitate

[ krep-i-teyt ] [ /ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to make a crackling sound; crackle

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interlard

[ in-ter-lahrd ] [ /ˌɪn tərˈlɑrd/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to insert between; to mix

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esemplastic

[ es-em-plas-tik ] [ /ˌɛs ɛmˈplæs tɪk/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

capable of shaping diverse elements or concepts into a unified whole

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