scintillation has definitions from the fields of psychology,physics
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[ noun ] a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

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sparkling twinkle

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change flash sparkle

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[ noun ] 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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fluctuation twinkle

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[ noun ] (psychology) a brilliant display of wit

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brilliance sparkle

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

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light physics

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[ noun ] the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly

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brightness glitter sparkle

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