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scintillation | 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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glitter, scintillation, glister, glisten, sparkle | the quality of shining with a bright reflected light | |
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scintillation | a brilliant display of wit | |
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scintillation | [in physics] a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle | |
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scintillation, twinkle, sparkling | a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash |