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scintillation

scin·til·la·tion

UK/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ US/ˌsɪn.təˈleɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

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

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

Origin

From scintillate + -ion.

Phrases

  • liquid scintillation
  • scintillation camera
  • scintillation cocktail
  • scintillation counter
  • scintillation detector
  • scintillation spectrometer
  • scintillation vial

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