Scintillation Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Scintillation

Meaning 1 : a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

    Synonyms : sparkling,  twinkle
Meaning 2 : the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

    Synonyms : glisten,  glister,  glitter,  sparkle
Meaning 3 : a brilliant display of wit

Meaning 4 : (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle

Meaning 5 : the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight