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How to pronounce scintilla
IPA transcription: [sɪn'tɪlə]
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Noun
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a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
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a sparkling glittering particle
Usage examples
- Substantial evidence is more than a mere scintilla.
- Scintillators can be divided into primary and secondary phosphors, differing in their luminescence properties.