1. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle 
2. A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
   - twinkle, sparkling 
3. A brilliant display of wit 
4. The quality of shining with a bright reflected light
   - glitter, glister [archaic], glisten, sparkle 
5. The twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight

Derived forms: scintillations

See also: scintillate

Type of: alteration, brightness, brilliance, change, fluctuation, genius, light, modification, visible light, visible radiation, wavering

Encyclopedia: Scintillation

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