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ลองค้นหาคำในรูปแบบอื่น ๆ เพื่อให้ได้ผลลัพธ์มากขึ้นหรือน้อยลง: -scintillat-, *scintillat*
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WordNet (3.0)
scintillate(v) give off, Example: the substance scintillated sparks and flashes
scintillate(v) physics: fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon, Example: the phosphor fluoresced
scintillating scotoma(n) a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine, Syn. flittering scotoma
scintillation(n) (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
scintillation(n) a brilliant display of wit
scintillation(n) the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
scintillation counter(n) counter tube in which light flashes when exposed to ionizing radiation

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
Scintillate

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Scintillated p. pr. & vb. n. Scintillating. ] [ L. scintillare, scintillatum, from scintilla a spark. Cf. Stencil. ] 1. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles. [ 1913 Webster ]

As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To sparkle, as the fixed stars. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scintillation

n. [ L. scintillatio: cf. F. scintillation. ] 1. The act of scintillating. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A spark or flash emitted in scintillating. [ 1913 Webster ]

These scintillations are . . . the inflammable effluences discharged from the bodies collided. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

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