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contemporaneous

[ kuhn-tem-puh-rey-nee-uhs ] [ /kənˌtɛm pəˈreɪ ni əs/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

originating, existing, or occurring at the same time

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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

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to insert between; to mix

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