Definitions for: Decrepitation

[n] the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated

Webster (1913) Definition: De*crep`i*ta"tion, n. [Cf. F.
d['e]cr['e]pitation.]
The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt
makes when roasting.

See Also: crackle, crackling, crepitation