scintillation

UK
/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Translations

scintillationnoun
scintillations
pl
The scintillation of the crystal was visible even in low light.
Le scintillement du cristal était visible même dans une faible lumière.
The scintillation of the stars was mesmerizing on the clear night.
La scintillation des étoiles était fascinante dans la nuit claire.
scintillationEn physique et en détection des rayonnements.
The scintillation detected by the photomultiplier tube confirmed the presence of gamma rays.
La scintillation détectée par le tube photomultiplicateur a confirmé la présence de rayons gamma.
Additional translations
éclatPour un bref éclat de lumière ou un trait d'esprit.
brillanceEmploi soutenu pour l’éclat brillant d’une matière ou d’une lumière.
étincellementTerme plus rare, pour un phénomène lumineux bref et intermittent.
scintillationadjective
UK
/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., “scintillation counter”).
à scintillationEn emploi technique, notamment en radiodétection.
The laboratory installed a new scintillation counter for the radiation experiments.
Le laboratoire a installé un nouveau compteur à scintillation pour les expériences de radiations.

Definitions

scintillationnoun
A flash or sparkle of light.
The scintillation of the stars was mesmerizing on the clear night.
A rapid change in the brightness of a celestial body, often caused by atmospheric conditions.
Astronomers observed the scintillation of the distant star through their telescopes.
A brief, brilliant display or burst of light or energy.
The fireworks ended with a scintillation that lit up the entire sky.
The act or process of emitting flashes of light; sparkling brilliance.
The scintillation of the crystal was visible even in low light.
A momentary flash of light produced in certain materials when they absorb ionizing radiation, used in radiation detection.
The scintillation detected by the photomultiplier tube confirmed the presence of gamma rays.
A brilliant or witty remark; sparkle of intellect or conversation.
Her speech was full of scintillation that kept the audience engaged.
scintillationadjective
Relating to or used in the detection or process of scintillation.
The laboratory installed a new scintillation counter for the radiation experiments.