scintillate
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tlˌeɪt verb (used without object)
1.
to emit sparks.
2.
to sparkle; flash: a mind that scintillates with brilliance.
3.
to twinkle, as the stars.
4.
5.
Physics.
a.
(of the amplitude, phase, or polarization of an electromagnetic wave) to fluctuate in a random manner.
b.
(of an energetic photon or particle) to produce a flash of light in a phosphor by striking it.
verb (used with object)
6.
to emit as sparks; flash forth.
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scintillate (ˈsɪntɪˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (also tr) to give off (sparks); sparkle; twinkle |
| 2. | to be animated or brilliant |
| 3. | physics to give off flashes of light as a result of the impact of particles or photons |
| [C17: from Latin scintillāre, from scintilla a spark] | |
| 'scintillant | |
| —adj | |
| 'scintillantly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
scintillate
1623, from L. scintillatus, pp. of scintillare "to sparkle," from scintilla "spark" (see scintilla).
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Example sentences
Now when they meet one they expect her to scintillate.
Liquids which scintillate include toluene and xylene.
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