scintillator en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtə(ɹ)/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌsɪntəˈleɪtəɹ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From scintillate + -or.
Meanings
- Any substance that glows under the action of photons or other high-energy particles
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scintillators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
scintillate · scintillation · scintillating
Translations (3)
fi tuikeaine (substance which glows under the action of high-energy particles) · pt cintilador (substance which glows under the action of high-energy particles) · it scintillatore (substance which glows under the action of high-energy particles)