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1. (noun) scintillation
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
Synonyms: twinkle, sparkling, sparkle, glitter, glisten, glister

2. (noun) twinkle, scintillation, sparkling
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
Synonyms: twinkle, sparkle, glisten, spark, sparkling, glitter, light, glister, scintillation

3. (noun) scintillation
a brilliant display of wit
Synonyms: twinkle, sparkling, sparkle, glitter, glisten, glister

4. (noun) glitter, glister, glisten, scintillation, sparkle
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
Synonyms: twinkle, sparkle, glisten, spark, sparkling, glitter, light, glister, scintillation, coruscation

5. (noun) scintillation
the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
Synonyms: twinkle, sparkling, sparkle, glitter, glisten, glister

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