scintillation

• scintillation

scintillation

Noun

(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle

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• scintillation

Noun

a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

Synonyms:

• twinkle
• scintillation
• sparkling

Noun

a brilliant display of wit

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• scintillation

Noun

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

Synonyms:

• glitter
• glister
• glisten
• scintillation
• sparkle

Noun

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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• scintillation