Definition of scintillation

noun (n)

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

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• a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash (noun.event)

  Synonym: sparkling, twinkle
  

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• a brilliant display of wit (noun.cognition)

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• the quality of shining with a bright reflected light (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: glisten, glister, glitter, sparkle
  

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• the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight (noun.attribute)

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• The act of scintillating. (noun)

  source: webster1913

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