scintillate
/ˈsɪn.tɪˌleɪt/verb
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1
To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
2
Of a star or other celestial body: to vary rapidly in brightness; to twinkle.
3
Especially of a phosphor: to emit a flash of light upon absorbing ionizing radiation.
4
To dazzle or to impress.
5
To throw off like sparks.
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