Scintillate \Scin"til*late\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scintillated};
p. pr. & vb. n. {Scintillating}.] [L. scintillare,
scintillatum, from scintilla a spark. Cf. {Stencil}.]
1. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.
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As the electrical globe only scintillates when
rubbed against its cushion. --Sir W.
Scott.
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2. To sparkle, as the fixed stars.
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