verb
scintillate
Scintillate (verb) means to give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
verb
1
To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
2
Of a star or other celestial body: to vary rapidly in brightness; to twinkle.
3
Especially of a phosphor: to emit a flash of light upon absorbing ionizing radiation.
4
To dazzle or to impress.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin scintillātus, past participle of scintillāre (“to sparkle, glitter, gleam, flash”), from scintilla (“a spark”).
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What is the meaning of scintillate?
"scintillate" (verb) means to give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
What are the different meanings of scintillate?
"scintillate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow; 2. Of a star or other celestial body: to vary rapidly in brightness; to twinkle; 3. Especially of a phosphor: to emit a flash of light upon absorbing ionizing radiation.