SCINTILLATION

• (noun) the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight

• (noun) the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

  synonyms : glisten , glister , glitter , sparkle

• (noun) a brilliant display of wit

• (noun) a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

  synonyms : sparkling , twinkle

• (noun) (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle

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