decrepitate
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈkɹɛpɪteɪt/verb
Definitions
To roast (a salt or mineral) until it stops crackling in the fire.
Of salts and minerals, to crackle when heated, indicating a sudden breakdown of their particles.
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