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Grammar : Noun
Spell : sin-tl-ey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɪn tlˈeɪ ʃən



Definition of scintillation

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Latin scintilationem (nominative scintillatio), noun of action from past participle stem of scintillare (see scintillate).
  • noun glitter
Example sentences :
  • It is sad that I can remember nothing of all this scintillation.
  • Extract from : « The Moon and Sixpence » by W. Somerset Maugham
  • If brains were radium, you couldn't make a flicker on a scintillation counter.
  • Extract from : « Pagan Passions » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • Miriam retorted with the first scintillation of gaiety she had shown on this occasion.
  • Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James
  • “To save you,” said the hermit, with a scintillation of his half-pitiful smile.
  • Extract from : « Blown to Bits » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • So long as we can get a scintillation of their meaning we must be satisfied.
  • Extract from : « Flowers of Freethought » by George W. Foote
  • In the midst of his scintillation he abruptly paused and sat listening.
  • Extract from : « Corporal Cameron » by Ralph Connor
  • "No," said Aurora, with a scintillation of irrepressible mischief in her eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Grandissimes » by George Washington Cable
  • Every kind of scintillation flashed from the gem-incrusted dishes.
  • Extract from : « Salammbo » by Gustave Flaubert
  • It was further observed that Jupiter itself was almost void of scintillation.
  • Extract from : « Off on a Comet » by Jules Verne
  • "To save you" said the hermit, with a scintillation of his half-pitiful smile.
  • Extract from : « Blown to Bits » by Robert Michael Ballantyne

Synonyms for scintillation

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