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crepitant

 
Dictionary: crep·i·tant
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a.

[See Crepitate.]
Having a crackling sound; crackling; rattling.

Crepitant rale (Med.), a peculiar crackling sound audible with inspiration in pneumonia and other lung disease.

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(krĕp'ĭ-tənt)
adj.

Relating to or characterized by crepitation.

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Having a dry, crackling sound.

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having or making a crackling sound
 
 
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