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Crackles and Crepitus Definitions

Crackles

To make a succession of slight sharp snapping noises
A fire crackling in the wood stove.

Crepitus

(medicine) Grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints.

Crackles

To show liveliness, energy, or intensity
A book that crackles with humor.

Crepitus

The noise produced by a sudden discharge of wind from the bowels.

Crackles

To become covered with a network of fine cracks; craze.
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Crackles

To crush (paper, for example) with sharp snapping sounds.

Crackles

To cause (china, for example) to become covered with a network of fine cracks.

Crackles

The act or sound of crackling.

Crackles

A network of fine cracks on the surface of glazed pottery, china, or glassware.

Crackles

Crackleware.
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Crackles

Plural of crackle

Crackles

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