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Definition of Scintillation

1. Noun. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle.

2. Noun. A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash.

3. Noun. A brilliant display of wit.

4. Noun. The quality of shining with a bright reflected light.

5. Noun. The twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight.

Definition of Scintillation

1. n. The act of scintillating.

Definition of Scintillation

1. Noun. A flash of light; a spark ¹

2. Noun. (astronomy) The twinkling of a star caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere ¹

3. Noun. (physics) The flash of light produced by a phosphor when it absorbs ionizing radiation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scintillation

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Medical Definition of Scintillation

1. 1. Flashing or sparkling; a subjective sensation as of sparks or flashes of light. 2. In radiation measurement, the light produced by an ionizing event in a phosphor, as in a crystal or liquid scintillator. See: scintillation counter. Origin: L. Scintilla, a spark (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scintillation

scintigraphic angiography scintigraphies scintigraphy scintilla scintillae scintillant scintillantly scintillas scintillascope scintillate

scintillated scintillates scintillating scintillating scotoma scintillatingly scintillation (current term) scintillation camera scintillation cocktail scintillation cocktails scintillation counter

scintillation counting scintillation vial scintillations scintillator scintillators scintillometer scintillometers scintillous scintiphotograph

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