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单词 scintillation
释义

scintillation

noun

scin·​til·​la·​tion ˌsin-tə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce scintillation (audio)
1
: an act or instance of scintillating
especially : rapid changes in the brightness of a celestial body
2
a
: a spark or flash emitted in scintillating
b
: a flash of light produced in a phosphor by an ionizing event
3
: a brilliant outburst (as of wit)
4
: a flash of the eye

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Hilary Duff's Late Late Show look some subtle scintillation. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2022 But Wang found hallmarks of scintillation from six galaxies at once. Star Tribune, 24 Feb. 2021 But Wang found hallmarks of scintillation from six galaxies at once. Max G. Levy, Wired, 24 Feb. 2021 Detecting scintillation from distant galaxies is very rare. Star Tribune, 24 Feb. 2021 Detecting scintillation from distant galaxies is very rare. Max G. Levy, Wired, 24 Feb. 2021 This chain undulates and moves with remarkable fluidity and scintillation, adding texture and flashes of brilliance, but the centerpiece is, of course, this extraordinary Melo Melo. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 20 Feb. 2021 Family celebrations are more about support and solidarity than scintillation. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2020 The Tibet ASgamma experiment spotted the photons using an array of nearly 600 scintillation detectors, sensors that turn particle strikes into electronic signals. Dennis Normile, Science | AAAS, 8 July 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

scintillation

noun

scin·​til·​la·​tion ˌsint-ᵊl-ˈā-shən How to pronounce scintillation (audio)
often attributive
: a flash of light produced in a phosphor by an ionizing event

scintillation

noun

as in fluorescence

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fluorescence
  • luminescence
  • shimmer
  • sparkle
  • twinkle
  • glint
  • glitter
  • glare
  • radiance
  • incandescence
  • glow
  • gleam
  • illumination
  • light
  • glimmer
  • sunlight
  • moonlight
  • sunshine
  • flash
  • beam
  • flare
  • blaze
  • ray
  • shine
  • aurora
  • aureole
  • daylight
  • sunbeam
  • halo
  • stream
  • afterglow
  • reflection
  • sheen
  • glisten
  • streak
  • aureola
  • polish
  • luster
  • lustre
  • gloss
  • shaft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • darkness
  • dark
  • gloom
  • night
  • shadow
  • dusk
  • dimness
  • blackness
  • duskiness
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