| science |
a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics" skill: ability to produce solutions in some problem domain; "the skill of a well-trained boxer"; "the sweet science of pugilism"
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| scintillating scotoma |
a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
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| scintillation |
(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle twinkle: a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash a brilliant display of wit glitter: the quality of shining with a bright reflected light the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
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| scintillation counter |
counter tube in which light flashes when exposed to ionizing radiation
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| scission |
the act of dividing by cutting or splitting
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