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scintillation

/ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does scintillation mean?

noun

The sparkle or flash of light, especially one caused by the movement of a particle or the reflection of light from a surface. A lively and engaging quality, especially in writing or speech.

Example

"The fireworks display ended with a final burst of scintillation that lit up the night sky."

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