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scintillate
('s/I/n,t/-/l/eI/t )

verb (v)

  • give off(verb.weather)
    Example:
    The substance scintillated sparks and flashes.
    source: wordnet30
  • reflect brightly(verb.weather)
    Synonym:
    coruscate, sparkle
    source: wordnet30
  • emit or reflect light in a flickering manner(verb.weather)
    Synonym:
    twinkle, winkle
    source: wordnet30
  • physics: fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon(verb.perception)
    source: wordnet30
  • be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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