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1. (n.) scintillation
the act of scintillating.
2. scintillation
a spark or flash.
3. scintillation
the twinkling or tremulous effect of the light of the stars.
4. scintillation
a flash of light from the ionization of a phosphor struck by an energetic photon or particle.
Etymology: (1615–25; < ML scintillātiō twinkling of the stars. See scintillate , -tion)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) scintillation
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
2. (noun) twinkle, scintillation, sparkling
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
3. (noun) scintillation
a brilliant display of wit
4. (noun) glitter, glister, glisten, scintillation, sparkle
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
5. (noun) scintillation
the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) scintillation
the act of scintillating
2. (noun) scintillation
a spark or flash emitted in scintillating
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