ALL meanings of decrepitation
de·crep·i·tate
D d - noun decrepitation (mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound. 1
- verb with object decrepitation to roast or calcine (salt, minerals, etc.) so as to cause crackling or until crackling ceases. 1
- verb without object decrepitation to break up when exposed to heat. 1