scintillation

1. n. The act of scintillating. Source: opted

2. n. A spark or flash emitted in scintillating. Source: opted

3. n. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle Source: wordnet

4. n. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash Source: wordnet

5. n. a brilliant display of wit Source: wordnet

6. n. the quality of shining with a bright reflected light Source: wordnet

7. n. the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight Source: wordnet

8. 1. The act of scintillating. 2. A spark of flash emitted in scintillating. These scintillations are . . . the inflammable effluences discharged from the bodies collided. Sir T. Browne. Source: webster

9. n:100 n. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle n. a brilliant display of wit n. the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight Source: ecdict

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