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scintillation

The correct spelling is scintillation.

How to pronounce scintillation

noun

IPA: /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃən/

Say it like: Ssi-nti-lla-sho-n

The correct spelling is scintillation. A flash of light; a spark.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A flash of light; a spark.
  2. 2.The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
  3. 3.The flash of light produced by something (especially a phosphor) when it absorbs ionizing radiation.

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