Meaning of scintillation

Definition of scintillation

(noun) (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
a brilliant display of wit
the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight

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