scintillation
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scintillation Definition
(n) (
physics
)
a
flash
of
light
that
is
produced
in
a
phosphor
when
it
absorbs
a
photon
or
ionizing
particle
(n)
a
rapid
change
in
brightness
;
a
brief
spark
or
flash
(n)
a
brilliant
display
of
wit
(n)
the
quality
of
glittering
or
sparkling
brightly
(n)
the
twinkling
of
the
stars
caused
when
changes
in
the
density
of
the
earth
''
s
atmosphere
produce
uneven
refraction
of
starlight
scintillation Synonyms
glisten
glister
glitter
scintillation
sparkle
sparkling
twinkle
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