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Scintilla Definition & Meaning

scintilla
noun
  1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  2. a sparkling glittering particle

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Frequently asked questions

What does scintilla mean?
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount a sparkling glittering particle
What part of speech is scintilla?
Scintilla is a noun.
How many definitions does scintilla have?
Scintilla has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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