Definition of scintillation

"scintillation" in the noun sense

1. scintillation

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

2. twinkle, scintillation, sparkling

a rapid change in brightness a brief spark or flash

3. scintillation

a brilliant display of wit

4. glitter, glister, glisten, scintillation, sparkle

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

5. scintillation

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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scintillation in Scrabble®

The word scintillation is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters scintillation:

SCINTILLATION
(171)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (34 words)

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In scintillation

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scintillation in Words With Friends™

The word scintillation is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 20

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters scintillation:

SCINTILLATION
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (34 words)

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In scintillation

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