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Noun: scintillation `sin'tleyshun- (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
- twinkle, sparkling - A brilliant display of wit
- The quality of shining with a bright reflected light
- glitter, glister [archaic], glisten, sparkle - The twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
Derived forms: scintillations See also: scintillate Type of: alteration, brightness, brilliance, change, fluctuation, genius, light, modification, visible light, visible radiation, wavering Encyclopedia: Scintillation |