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scintilla
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scin·til·la  (sn-tl)
n.
1. A minute amount; an iota or trace.
2. A spark; a flash.

[Latin, spark.]

scintil·lant adj.

scintilla [sɪnˈtɪlə]
n
a minute amount; hint, trace, or particle
[from Latin: a spark]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.scintilla - a tiny or scarcely detectable amountscintilla - a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
2.scintilla - a sparkling glittering particle
subatomic particle, particle - a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions


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