scintillation English

Meaning scintillation meaning

What does scintillation mean?

scintillation

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

— noun the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight

— noun a brilliant display of wit

— noun (= twinkle) a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

— noun (= glitter) the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

Synonyms scintillation synonyms

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scintillation English » English

twinkle

sparkling

glitter

sparkle

twinkling

glister

glisten

flash

wave

wander

up-and-down

undulant

target scintillation

target glint

spark

resplendency

moonbeam

light

heave

gleaming

gleam

fluctuation

fire

elan

brainwave

brainstorm

blinking