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Recent Examples of scintillation
Germanium semiconductor detectors, radioactive cesium concentration detectors, sodium iodide scintillation spectrometers and more scan the produce for any signs of radioactivity.
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Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
While lacking some knowledge of the original source material may hinder the play’s clarity, the staccato rhythms iron out beautifully in a stunning second act that ties up every necessary loose end with scintillation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024
The quality of light at the moment when totality begins is stupendous with an amazing show of iridescence, scintillation, and delicate colors.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024
See the white or black spots flickering at the intersections in this image from Ninio's study? Blurred Hermann grids produce, as found by Bergen (1985), a scintillation effect.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2016
This reaction produces a tiny amount of light—scintillation—which is measured by sensors and subsequently processed by computer algorithms.
—WIRED, 13 Jan. 2023
The strange state of affairs today is that one scintillation experiment—DAMA, located at Gran Sasso—has actually seen a signal.
—Lisa Randall, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2012
There will be a flash or scintillation of ultraviolet light.
—Fred Guterl, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2010
Hilary Duff's Late Late Show look some subtle scintillation.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2022
Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
While lacking some knowledge of the original source material may hinder the play’s clarity, the staccato rhythms iron out beautifully in a stunning second act that ties up every necessary loose end with scintillation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024
The quality of light at the moment when totality begins is stupendous with an amazing show of iridescence, scintillation, and delicate colors.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024
See the white or black spots flickering at the intersections in this image from Ninio's study? Blurred Hermann grids produce, as found by Bergen (1985), a scintillation effect.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2016
This reaction produces a tiny amount of light—scintillation—which is measured by sensors and subsequently processed by computer algorithms.
—WIRED, 13 Jan. 2023
The strange state of affairs today is that one scintillation experiment—DAMA, located at Gran Sasso—has actually seen a signal.
—Lisa Randall, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2012
There will be a flash or scintillation of ultraviolet light.
—Fred Guterl, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2010
Hilary Duff's Late Late Show look some subtle scintillation.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillation
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The microscope records flashes of fluorescence when its laser hits active neurons, and the 3D video shows patterns that resemble green fireflies winking on and off in a summer night.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2017
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Later in the Archimedes Palimpsest project, researchers used x-ray fluorescence to bring out iron in the older ink.Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
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To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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But despite a few previous examples, the 1974 tour (and the live album that followed) may have been the most prominent moment when saluting a musician by way of real or artificial luminescence truly, well, came to light.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
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Available in two colorways, each palette contains six powders: two matte blushes, two matte bronzers, and two shimmer highlighters.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Glow-and-Go Kit ($78 down from $110) is a perfect introduction to the brand, with creamy shimmer sticks, a mascara, a gloss, and a multipurpose liner.Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Amelia's black column gown featured a deep v-neck and some sparkle on the thin straps, while Eliza's featured more of a sleeve with a sculptural detail on the bodice.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Expect plenty of sparkles and sprinkles on Taylor’s Favorite Milk Bar Birthday Cake.Lanee Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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An electric line snakes in from a nearby pole, and a satellite dish glints in the sun.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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There’s a moment in the final scene of the series when Timothy displays sharp teeth and a weird glint in his eye.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
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Other ideas for your holiday weekend: 🍷 Walk among twinkle lights, buy crafts and gifts, take home Christmas trees, and sip cider at Blake's Orchard's holiday extravaganza.Annalise Frank, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Its high-shine finish catches every twinkle of light, making your tree an instant showstopper.Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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But, as the old saying goes, not all that glitters is gold.Komal Goyal, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Commercial gift wraps can include glitter, which contains microplastics that pollute U.S. waters.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
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When Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb blamed the glare for dropping an easy catch, Jones batted back the notion that the stadium was the problem.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The sun’s glare was a topic of conversation after the Cowboys fell to the Philadelphia Eagles 34-6 at home.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Scintillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillation. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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