decrepitation

See also: décrépitation

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɪˌkɹɛpɪˈteɪʃən/

Noun

decrepitation (countable and uncountable, plural decrepitations)

1. (mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound

Related terms

• decrepitate