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
Recognition of fracture of any other single carpal bone must be done by detecting crepitation unless it be a compound fracture, whereupon probing is of aid in establishing a diagnosis.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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 Thomson, Alexis
The clinical features are pain on movement, tenderness on pressure over the affected tendon, and a sensation of crepitation or friction when the tendon is moved in its sheath.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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