Meaning of Scintilla | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A small spark or flash.
2. A small or trace amount.
   figuratively

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Examples

“If the action of the electrodynamic waves is so violent that, even without artificial electrification of the secondary conductor, scintillæ occur⟳ in its spark-gap, the aluminium leaves remain⟳ almost without change⟳.”

“a scintilla of hope⟳”

“And, if I except the sagacious remark⟳ of General Duane which has been so curtly brushed aside, not a scintilla of light⟳ has been cast⟳ upon these causes by any researches ever published by the Lighthouse Board⟳ of Washington.”

“Now, it may be we have⟳ no scintilla of proof to the contrary, but reason⟳ is unnecessary in reference to that belief which is of all the most settled, which nobody doubts or can doubt⟳, and which he who should deny⟳ would stultify himself in so doing.”

“Current medical practice recommends use⟳ of heroic measures if there is a scintilla of a chance that the patient will recover⟳, on the assumption that the measures will be discontinued should the patient improve⟳.”

“It’s 3pm at Rizes, a farm in the heart of Mykonos, and there is not a champagne bottle in sight, a sunbed to lounge on, or a scintilla of music that might drown⟳ the sound⟳ of the winds breezing through the nearby bamboo.”

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