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
It is possible to recognize fracture by the use of other methods—auscultation, tuning fork tests, etc., but in ordinary veterinary practice one must rely upon the sense of touch for recognition of crepitation.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
If the fracture is complete, crepitation may be occasionally noticed by placing the hand flat over the injured part, carefully observing the motion as the chest contracts and expands during respiration.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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
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