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scintillation

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

Translations

scintillationnoun
scintillations
pl
The scintillation of the diamond caught everyone's attention.
Мерцание алмаза привлекло внимание всех.
The scintillation of the fireworks lit up the entire sky.
Сверкание фейерверков осветило все небо.
The scintillation of the stars was visible in the clear night sky.
Искрение звезд было видно на ясном ночном небе.
Additional translations
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сияние
Synonyms
glimmer
shine
twinkle
sparkle
gleam
radiance
flicker
scintillationadjective
UK
/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., “scintillation counter”).

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.
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