decrepitation
(noun) the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated
Source: WordNet® 3.1
decrepitation (countable and uncountable, plural decrepitations)
(mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sound
Source: Wiktionary
De*crep`i*ta"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. décrépitation.]
Definition: The act of decrepitating; a crackling noise, such as salt makes when roasting.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 November 2024
(noun) a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
