Australian English Meaning of scintillation

Scintillation

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Definitions and Meaning of scintillation in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

scintillation (n.)

The act of scintillating.

A spark or flash emitted in scintillating.

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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

Fluorescence,glare,Gleam,glimmer,gleam, shimmer, sparkle, glitter,glitter,glow,illumination,luminescence,radiance

blackness,dark,darkness,dimness,dusk,gloom,night,shadow,dusk

scintillating scotoma => Scintillating scotoma, scintillating => scintillating, scintillated => scintillated, scintillate => scintillate, scintillant => sparkling,