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| scin·til·la·tion [ sìnt'l áysh'n ] (plural scin·til·la·tions) |
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1. flash: a bright flash of light or spark
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2. emission: the emission of flashes and sparks of light
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3. astronomy twinkling of stars: the twinkling of stars, caused by refraction of light rays from the stars because of different densities in the Earth's atmosphere
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4. physics flash of light: a flash of light caused by the impact of particles or photons
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5. liveliness: dazzling liveliness, cleverness, or wit
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