Scintillation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌsin-tə-ˈlā-shən/ scin·til·la·tion

Meaning & Definition of Scintillation

Scintillation (noun)

  1. an act or instance of scintillating; especially, rapid changes in the brightness of a celestial body
  2. a spark or flash emitted in scintillating
  3. a flash of light produced in a phosphor by an ionizing event

Scintillation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in sparkle, glitter

    similar: flash, glimmer, glint, glitter, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle, blaze, flare, fluorescence, glare, gleam, glow, illumination, incandescence, light, luminescence, radiance, shine, daylight, moonlight, sunlight, sunshine, afterglow, aureole, aurora, beam, halo, ray, shaft, streak, stream, sunbeam, glisten, gloss, luster, polish, reflection, sheen
    opposite: blackness, dark, darkness, dimness, dusk, duskiness, gloom, night, shadow

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Scintillation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Scintillation:

flash, glimmer, glint, glitter, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle, blaze, flare, fluorescence, glare, gleam, glow, illumination, incandescence, light, luminescence, radiance, shine, daylight, moonlight, sunlight, sunshine, afterglow, aureole, aurora, beam, halo, ray, shaft, streak, stream, sunbeam, glisten, gloss, luster, polish, reflection, sheen

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Scintillation

Words with the opposite meaning of Scintillation:

blackness, dark, darkness, dimness, dusk, duskiness, gloom, night, shadow

Origin & Etymology of Scintillation

First known use: 1585

Words & Phrases Containing Scintillation

scintillation counter

Frequently Asked Questions about Scintillation

What does "Scintillation" mean?

"Scintillation" means an act or instance of scintillating; especially, rapid changes in the brightness of a celestial body. As a noun, it is defined as: an act or instance of scintillating; especially, rapid changes in the brightness of a celestial body.

What is another word for "Scintillation"?

Other words for "Scintillation" include flash, glimmer, glint, glitter, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle and blaze. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Scintillation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Scintillation"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Scintillation". Common alternatives include flash, glimmer, glint, glitter, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle, blaze, flare and fluorescence.

What is the opposite of "Scintillation"?

Antonyms of "Scintillation" include blackness, dark, darkness, dimness, dusk, duskiness, gloom and night.

Is "Scintillation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Scintillation" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Scintillation"?

"Scintillation" is pronounced /ˌsin-tə-ˈlā-shən/ and divided into syllables as scin·til·la·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Scintillation"?

First known use: 1585.

What is another word for "Scintillation" meaning "as in sparkle, glitter"?

When "Scintillation" (noun) means as in sparkle, glitter, synonyms include flash, glimmer, glint, glitter, shimmer and sparkle. Opposites in this sense include blackness, dark, darkness and dimness.