\Crep"i*tate\ (kr?p"?-t?t), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Crepitated} (-t?`t?d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Crepitating} (-t?`t?ng).] [L. crepitatus, p. p. of crepitare to crackle, v. intensive of crepare to crack. Cf. {Crevice}.] To make a series of small, sharp, rapidly repeated explosions or sounds, as salt in fire; to crackle; to snap.