English Explanatory Dictionary

scintillation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flash of light; a spark.
  2. The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
  3. The flash of light produced by something (especially a phosphor) when it absorbs ionizing radiation.
  4. A brief expression that is amusing or clever; witticism.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scintillation.wav /ˌsɪn.təˈleɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

scintillation scintillations

Etymology

From scintillate + -ion.

Related words

scintillate scintillating scintillator

Derived words

liquid scintillation scintillation camera scintillation cocktail scintillation counter scintillation detector scintillation spectrometer scintillation vial
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