MEANING
Having or making a crackling sound, especially the fine crackle audible in abnormal breathing or under pressure.
Use it for
A fine crackle marks each breath or movement.Give breathing, movement, or a hidden presence a fine crackling sound.
Words that belong together
- crepitant breath
- crepitant sounds
- crepitant respiration
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The crepitant breathing continued after the room was empty.
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- crepitant
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Usage notes
A rare, technical adjective, especially in medicine; it describes a crackling quality rather than loudness or general noise.
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