The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scintillated
Scintillate \Scin"til*late\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scintillated; p. pr. & vb. n. Scintillating.] [L. scintillare, scintillatum, from scintilla a spark. Cf. Stencil.]
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To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.
As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion.
--Sir W. Scott. To sparkle, as the fixed stars.
Wiktionary
scintillated
vb. (en-past of: scintillate)