scintillation

英 [sɪntɪ'leɪʃ(ə)n] 美[,sɪntə'leʃən]

• n. 闪烁；发出火花；才华横溢

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

2. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

3. a brilliant display of wit

4. the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly

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