Word Type

Noun

The word "scintillation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

liquid scintillation scintillation camera scintillation cocktail scintillation counter scintillation detector scintillation spectrometer scintillation vial

Derived From

scintillate

Context

astronomy nuclear physics physics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alteration brightness brilliance change fluctuation genius light modification visible light visible radiation wavering

Type Of (IsA)

brilliance fluctuation light

Related Terms

scintillate scintillating scintillator

Related Terms

absorb atmosphere celestial body earth flash ionizing radiation light phosphor scintillate scintillating scintillator spark star turbulence twinkling

Synonym Network

glitter twinkle

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