scintillation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
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Hypernym light, visible light, visible radiation
Domain of synset - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Derivationally related form scintillation → scintillate
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Member of this domain - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Hyponym light, visible light, visible radiation
Derivationally related form scintillate → scintillation

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