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   Scin·til·late

   /ˈsin(t)əˌlāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. emit flashes of light; sparkle: "the sleek boat seemed to scintillate with a dark blue light"
   • ▪ fluoresce momentarily when struck by a photon or charged particle: "a zinc sulfide screen scintillated when it was struck by an alpha particle"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin scintillat- ‘sparkled’, from the verb scintillare, from scintilla ‘spark’.

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   • 1. scintillant adjective

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   What does Scintillate mean?

   • splendid; magnificent; fine. First recorded in 1615–25, scintillate is from the Latin word scintillātus (past participle of scintillāre to send out sparks, flash). See scintilla, -ate 1

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   Where did the word Scintillate come from?

   • First recorded in 1615–25, scintillate is from the Latin word scintillātus (past participle of scintillāre to send out sparks, flash). See scintilla, -ate 1 Scintillate, scintillate, globule orific, Fain would I fathom thy nature's specific.

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   What does Scintilla mean?

   • [ 1615–25; ‹ L scintillātus (ptp. of scintillāre to send out sparks, flash). See scintilla, -ate 1] 2. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins.

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   What is a scintillation based on?

   • The total number of photons from the excited scintillator molecules constitutes the scintillation. To a first approximation this is a linear conversion of energy into photons and, therefore, the intensity of light in the scintillation is proportional to the initial energy of the beta particle.

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   Physics. (of the amplitude, phase, or polarization of an electromagnetic wave) to fluctuate in a random manner. (of an energetic photon or particle) to produce a flash of light in a phosphor by striking it. See more. verb (used with object), scin·til·lat·ed, scin·til·lat·ing. to emit as sparks; flash forth. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.

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   Definitions of 'scintillate' 1. to give off sparks; flash; sparkle. [...] 2. to sparkle intellectually; be brilliant and witty. [...] 3. to twinkle, as a star. [...] 4. to give off (sparks, flashes, etc.) [...] More. Conjugations of 'scintillate' present simple: I scintillate, you scintillate [...]

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   1. : to emit sparks : spark. 2. : to emit quick flashes as if throwing off sparks : sparkle. Imagine it's a cool summer night, the stars scintillate brilliantly in the sky overhead and the campfire blazes away. Thomas E. Young. 3. : to dazzle or impress with liveliness or wit.

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   1. to emit sparks. 2. to sparkle; flash. a mind that scintillates with brilliance. 3. to twinkle, as the stars. 4. Electronics (of a spot of light or image on a radar display) to shift rapidly around a mean position. 5. Physics.

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   What does the verb scintillate mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb scintillate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. scintillate has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. astronomy (mid 1700s) nuclear physics (1900s) radar (1960s) See meaning & use.

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   scintillate /ˈsɪntɪˌleɪt/ vb (mainly intr) ( also tr) to give off (sparks); sparkle; twinkle. to be animated or brilliant. to give off flashes of light as a result of the impact of particles or photons. Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin scintillāre, from scintilla a spark.

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   scintillate. verb. To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow. Of a star or other celestial body: to vary rapidly in brightness; to twinkle. Especially of a phosphor: to emit a flash of light upon absorbing ionizing radiation. synonyms. sparkle. twinkle. winkle. coruscate. AI Feedback.