Crepitate

v. i.

1.

To make a series of small, sharp, rapidly repeated explosions or sounds, as salt in fire; to crackle; to snap. [imp. & p. p. Crepitated (-t `t d); p. pr. & vb. n. Crepitating (-t `t ng).]

Verb

1.

crepitate - make a crackling sound; "My Rice Crispies crackled in the bowl" Synonyms: crackle

crackle, crackling, crepitation, rattle