English dictionary

scintillate

/'s/I/n,t/-/l/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

give off

verb.weather

Examples
The substance scintillated sparks and flashes.

Source: WordNet 3.0
reflect brightly

verb.weather

Synonyms coruscate sparkle

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emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

verb.weather

Synonyms twinkle winkle

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physics: fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon

verb.perception

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be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity

verb.change

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To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.

verb

Source: webster1913