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scintillation

noun

Definition of scintillation

as in fluorescence

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Recent Examples of scintillation While the team did not identify a repeating pattern in the scintillation changes, the study notes future observing campaigns lasting longer than a year could further refine predictions and improve corrections for interstellar distortion. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026 For example, the military's ultra-hardened Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites in geosynchronous orbit are designed to operate through an electromagnetic pulse and nuclear scintillation. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025 These are stones that demonstrate exceptional light return, fire, scintillation, balanced symmetry and minimal light leakage, along with ideal shape outline. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s. — David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 That is, when the numerical weather predictions matched the actual weather, the scintillation predictions also correctly matched the observed fading of the optical link. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2025

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Noun

Artists have used both phosphorescent and fluorescence materials extensively from the mid-20th century on, most notably for psychedelic art and Sprouse’s designs.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy scans identified the chemical elements that make up the painting, including lead.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of fluorescence

Noun

Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
In a new study published in PLOS, researchers analyzed 161 fossils with a new rapid and non-destructive protocol, based on stimulating the bone remains with an external energy source, called luminescence.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026

Definition of luminescence

Noun

The cat-eye effect catches the light with a subtle, tasteful shimmer, coupled with some clear 3D accents for depth.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Rounding out the new offerings is a LV Baume that is meant to add a holographic shimmer to the lips, either over an existing product or shining on its own.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of shimmer

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There’s a glint of Miss Piggy’s quick wit in the comedic edge and blonde ambitions of Jennifer Coolidge.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Steve Gleason, co-founder of Crowfoot Range and a member of the Avimor neighborhood watch, was the first to point out the glint of a pickup truck on the far hill.

— Noah Daly August 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of glint

Noun

The cups on display, with sleek forms and graphic twinkles, immediately felt relatable yet also transcendent, the boundary between life and art blissfully obliterated.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The ever-changing sights and sounds, plus the magical twinkle at night, are all part of what makes this home, inside and out.

— Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of twinkle

Noun

Truly, no one is more willing than a Harrie to snap 25 photos of you outside the venue (plus retakes, if necessary) before effusively complimenting your hair glitter.

— Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
People are being invited into my world by putting on their outfits and their flowers and the glitter and the colors.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of glitter

Noun

In living rooms, televisions are often placed in locations where ambient light from the windows can cause visible glare.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
The concept is basically like a solar eclipse; a coronagraph blocks out the glare of a star such that anything around that star can come into focus.

— Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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