scintillation

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Synonyms: scintillating, scintillator, cantillation, scintillations

Antonyms: scintillating, scintillator, cantillation, scintillations

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Noun

1. A [[flash]] of [[light]]; a [[spark]].
2. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The [[twinkling]] of a [[star]] or other [[celestial body]] caused by [[turbulence]] in the [[Earth]]'s [[atmosphere]].
3. {{lb|en|nuclear physics}} The [[flash]] of [[light]] produced by something (especially a [[phosphor]]) when it [[absorb]]s [[ionizing radiation]].
4. {{lb|en|figurative}} A brief [[expression]] that is [[amusing]] or [[clever]]; [[witticism]].

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