scintillation (Meaning)
scintillation (n)
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
a brilliant display of wit
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
scintillation (n.)
The act of scintillating.
A spark or flash emitted in scintillating.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scintillation
scintillation Sentence Examples
- The stars twinkled with an ethereal scintillation, illuminating the night sky like celestial diamonds.
- The aurora danced across the heavens, casting an iridescent scintillation that painted the sky in vibrant hues.
- The flickering firelight cast a warm scintillation upon the faces of the gathered friends.
- The water's surface rippled with a subtle scintillation as the sunlight danced upon its waves.
- The crystal chandelier sparkled with a myriad of scintillations, creating a dazzling display.
- The artist's brushstrokes captured the scintillation of the lake's surface, bringing its beauty to life on canvas.
- The scientist observed the scintillation of the distant galaxy, its faint light revealing clues about its nature.
- The jewel's surface shimmered with a captivating scintillation, attracting admiring gazes.
- The photographer captured the elusive scintillation of the firefly's flight, preserving its ethereal beauty.
- The diamond ring's scintillation danced upon her finger, symbolizing love and commitment.
FAQs About the word scintillation
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle, a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash, a
radiance, glint,fluorescence, illumination, twinkle, gleam, sparkle, shimmer, luminescence, glare
gloom, dark, gloom, shadow, dusk, blackness, dimness, dark, dusk, darkness
The stars twinkled with an ethereal scintillation, illuminating the night sky like celestial diamonds.
The aurora danced across the heavens, casting an iridescent scintillation that painted the sky in vibrant hues.
The flickering firelight cast a warm scintillation upon the faces of the gathered friends.
The water's surface rippled with a subtle scintillation as the sunlight danced upon its waves.
