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glisten vs scintillation

scintillation vs glisten

glisten and scintillation both are nouns.

glisten is a verb but scintillation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glisten Yes No Yes No
scintillation Yes No No No
As nouns, glisten and scintillation are synonyms defined as:
  • glisten and scintillation: the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
Other synonyms of glisten include glister, glitter, sparkle.
glisten (noun) scintillation (noun)
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
a brilliant display of wit
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
glisten (verb) scintillation (verb)
be shiny, as if wet
Difference between glisten and scintillation

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