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scintillation vs glisten

glisten vs scintillation

scintillation and glisten both are nouns.

scintillation is not a verb while glisten is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scintillation Yes No No No
glisten Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scintillation and glisten are synonyms defined as:
  • scintillation and glisten: the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
Other synonyms of scintillation include glister, glitter, sparkle.
scintillation (noun) glisten (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
scintillation (verb) glisten (verb)
be shiny, as if wet
Difference between scintillation and glisten

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