Thesaurus: scintillate

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1. v. i. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.
2. v. i. To sparkle, as the fixed stars.
3. v. give off
4. v. reflect brightly
5. v. emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
6. v. fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon
7. v. be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
8. 1. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles. As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion. Sir W. Scott. 2. To sparkle, as the fixed stars.
9. v. give off v. physics: fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon