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Recent Examples of scintillation
Germanium semiconductor detectors, radioactive cesium concentration detectors, sodium iodide scintillation spectrometers and more scan the produce for any signs of radioactivity.
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Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
While lacking some knowledge of the original source material may hinder the play’s clarity, the staccato rhythms iron out beautifully in a stunning second act that ties up every necessary loose end with scintillation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024
The quality of light at the moment when totality begins is stupendous with an amazing show of iridescence, scintillation, and delicate colors.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024
See the white or black spots flickering at the intersections in this image from Ninio's study? Blurred Hermann grids produce, as found by Bergen (1985), a scintillation effect.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2016
This reaction produces a tiny amount of light—scintillation—which is measured by sensors and subsequently processed by computer algorithms.
—WIRED, 13 Jan. 2023
The strange state of affairs today is that one scintillation experiment—DAMA, located at Gran Sasso—has actually seen a signal.
—Lisa Randall, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2012
There will be a flash or scintillation of ultraviolet light.
—Fred Guterl, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2010
Hilary Duff's Late Late Show look some subtle scintillation.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2022
Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
While lacking some knowledge of the original source material may hinder the play’s clarity, the staccato rhythms iron out beautifully in a stunning second act that ties up every necessary loose end with scintillation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024
The quality of light at the moment when totality begins is stupendous with an amazing show of iridescence, scintillation, and delicate colors.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024
See the white or black spots flickering at the intersections in this image from Ninio's study? Blurred Hermann grids produce, as found by Bergen (1985), a scintillation effect.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2016
This reaction produces a tiny amount of light—scintillation—which is measured by sensors and subsequently processed by computer algorithms.
—WIRED, 13 Jan. 2023
The strange state of affairs today is that one scintillation experiment—DAMA, located at Gran Sasso—has actually seen a signal.
—Lisa Randall, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2012
There will be a flash or scintillation of ultraviolet light.
—Fred Guterl, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2010
Hilary Duff's Late Late Show look some subtle scintillation.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillation
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The microscope records flashes of fluorescence when its laser hits active neurons, and the 3D video shows patterns that resemble green fireflies winking on and off in a summer night.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2017
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Later in the Archimedes Palimpsest project, researchers used x-ray fluorescence to bring out iron in the older ink.Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
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To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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But despite a few previous examples, the 1974 tour (and the live album that followed) may have been the most prominent moment when saluting a musician by way of real or artificial luminescence truly, well, came to light.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
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While the cropped version comes in just two shades—black and cream—the standard variety comes in 12 hues, three of which have shimmer for a slightly more formal feel for work or even a night out with friends.Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Willie fell asleep instantly, but Eliza stayed awake into the silent hours, watching the shimmer of moonbright river on the wall and the ceiling.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Gilded touches of gold eyeshadow accentuate the eyes, a touch of light-catching lip gloss enhances your heavenly pout and goddess nails add sparkle to your golden touch.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Try hanging strands of lights above your kitchen sink, along shelves in the bathroom, or even above your washer and dryer in the laundry room to add a bit of sparkle to your to-do lists.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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An electric line snakes in from a nearby pole, and a satellite dish glints in the sun.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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There’s a moment in the final scene of the series when Timothy displays sharp teeth and a weird glint in his eye.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Donna Kelce is trading touchdowns for twinkle lights.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Its high-shine finish catches every twinkle of light, making your tree an instant showstopper.Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Andy also gets to delve into the fashion closet, racks and racks and racks of glittering clothes, where three girls in beige suits (their shoulder lines crusted with sumptuous rhinestone glitter, which at least looks fun) are the égérie at the gate.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Pair glitter with a clear or lightly colored glass to show off its gleam and serve it soon, as some glitters settle over time.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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These shades offer 100 percent UV protection and filter the reflective glare of the high-altitude sun reflecting off fresh stashes of powder.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here, there’s only one second in one montage when, during a performance of Medea, Jolie unleashes a hot glare.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Scintillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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