scintillation
scin·til·la·tion
noun \ˌsin-tə-ˈlā-shən\Definition of SCINTILLATION
1
: an act or instance of scintillating; especially : rapid changes in the brightness of a celestial body
2
a : a spark or flash emitted in scintillating b : a flash of light produced in a phosphor by an ionizing event
3
: a brilliant outburst (as of wit)
4
: a flash of the eye
First Known Use of SCINTILLATION
circa 1623
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