Category:Scintillate

Scin"til*late, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scintillated; p. pr. & vb. n. Scintillating.] Etym: [l. scintillare, scintillatum, from scintilla a Spark. Cf. Stencil.]

1. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles. As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its Cushion. Sir w. Scott.

2. To sparkle, as the fixed stars.