scintillation
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英英释意
- 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