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scintillate |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scintillate \Scin"til*late\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scintillated}; p. pr & vb n. {Scintillating}.] [L. scintillare, scintillatum from scintilla a spark. Cf {Stencil}.] 1. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles. As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion. --Sir W. Scott. 2. To sparkle, as the fixed stars. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: scintillate v : emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; of stars [syn: {twinkle}, {winkle}]
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