scintillate

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Synonyms: scintillae, scintillant, scintilla, cantillate, scintillator, scintillated, scintillates, scintillas

Antonyms: scintillae, scintillant, scintilla, cantillate, scintillator, scintillated, scintillates, scintillas

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To give off [[spark]]s; to [[shine]] as if [[emanate|emanating]] sparks; to [[twinkle]] or [[glow]].
2. {{lb|en|astronomy}} Of a [[star]] or other [[celestial body]]: to [[vary]] [[rapidly]] in [[brightness]]; to twinkle.
3. {{lb|en|nuclear physics}} Especially of a [[phosphor]]: to [[emit]] a [[flash]] of [[light]] upon [[absorb|absorbing]] [[ionizing radiation]].
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[dazzle]] or to [[impress]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive|now|_|rare}} To throw off like sparks.

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