Definitions

1. verb

to articulate or form sounds with the bones of the middle ear, especially the malleus and incus, in the process of hearing

“The ossicles in the ear ossiculate to transmit sound waves to the cochlea.”

2. verb

to connect or join (parts) by ossicles

“The bones in the middle ear ossiculate the sound waves to produce hearing.”

3. noun

the process by which the bones of the middle ear ossiculate to produce hearing

“The ossiculation of sound waves is essential for human hearing.”