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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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Word Facts
- Word length
- 13
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- CINTILLATIO
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃən
Meaning
Definitions
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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the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
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a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
noun
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
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