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  Words related to scintillation

Related / Similar Words: glitter, glister, glisten, sparkle, twinkle, sparkling

 

Definition:
  • the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth''s atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight;
  • the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly;
  • a brilliant display of wit;
  • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash;
  • (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle;

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    Derivational Morphology: twinkle, winkle, scintillate, sparkle, coruscate, glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine, flash, blink, wink

     

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