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Scintillation

noun
1.
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle.
2.
A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash.  Synonyms: sparkling, twinkle.
3.
A brilliant display of wit.
4.
The quality of shining with a bright reflected light.  Synonyms: glisten, glister, glitter, sparkle.
5.
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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