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scintillation

noun

the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight

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13
Starts with
S
Ends with
N
Contains
CI
Scrabble score
15

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ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃən

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noun

  1. the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight

noun

  1. the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

noun

  1. a brilliant display of wit

noun

  1. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

noun

  1. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle

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