decrepitation
See also: décrépitation
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˌkɹɛpɪˈteɪʃən/
Noun
decrepitation (countable and uncountable, plural decrepitations)
- (mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound
Related terms
- decrepitate