ˈpetillate, v. nonce-wd.
[f. F. pétiller (dim. of péter to break wind): see -ate3 7.]
intr. To crepitate, to effervesce (as an aerated liquid).
| 1852 Blackw. Mag. LXXI. 622 Sparkling Hock and petillating Moselle. |
ˈpetillate, v. nonce-wd.
[f. F. pétiller (dim. of péter to break wind): see -ate3 7.]
intr. To crepitate, to effervesce (as an aerated liquid).
| 1852 Blackw. Mag. LXXI. 622 Sparkling Hock and petillating Moselle. |
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