crackling
/ˈkɹæk(ə)lɪŋ/ adjective C2- Sounding with small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.
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There was a long silence, during which Holmes leaned his chin upon his hands and stared into the crackling fire.
There was a moment’s silence, and then was heard the crackling of burning flesh, of which the peculiar and nauseous smell penetrated even behind the wall where Dantès was listening in horror.
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