Associations to the word «Scintilla»

Wiktionary

SCINTILLA, noun. A small spark or flash.
SCINTILLA, noun. A small or trace amount.

Dictionary definition

SCINTILLA, noun. A tiny or scarcely detectable amount.
SCINTILLA, noun. A sparkling glittering particle.

Wise words

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