crepitation
Britishnoun
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the act of crepitating
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zoology the sudden expulsion of an acrid fluid by some beetles as a means of self-defence
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another name for crepitus
Example Sentences
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It was a deeply flavored specimen, but lacked the crepitation of those breaded in sharp shards of panko.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2022
He heard a curious trickling sound and then a louder crepitation as if someone were unwrapping great sheets of cellophane.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
Symptomatology.—While in many cases of pelvic fracture lameness or abnormal decumbency are the salient manifestations, yet the pathognomic symptoms are crepitation or palpable evidence which may be obtained by rectal or vaginal examination.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
In fact, a sub-periosteal fracture may exist for several days or a week or more and then, with subsequent fracture of the periosteum, crepitation and abnormal mobility of the member are to be recognized.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
On firm pressure, fine crepitation may be felt from crushing of the delicate framework of new bone.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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