scintillation

noun scin·til·la·tion \ˌsin-tə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of SCINTILLATION

: an act or instance of scintillating; especially : rapid changes in the brightness of a celestial body

a : a spark or flash emitted in scintillating

b : a flash of light produced in a phosphor by an ionizing event

: a brilliant outburst (as of wit)

: a flash of the eye

circa 1623

Medical Dictionary

noun , scin·til·la·tion often attrib \ˌsint-^əl-ˈā-shən\

: a flash of light produced in a phosphor by an ionizing event

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