 scintillation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash | |
| Synonyms: | sparkling twinkle | |
| Related terms: | change flash sparkle | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight | |
| Related terms: | fluctuation twinkle | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (psychology) a brilliant display of wit | |
| Related terms: | brilliance sparkle | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle | |
| Related terms: | light physics | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly | |
| Synonyms: | glitter sparkle glisten glister | |
| Related terms: | brightness glitter sparkle | |
| Similar spelling: |
scintillating scintillate scintillant scantily_clad |
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