noun
- a material that emits light when struck by radiation or particles
Usage: physics; technical
Examples
- The detector uses a plastic scintillator to measure radiation levels.
- Scientists calibrated the scintillator before beginning the experiment.
- The scintillator glowed brightly when exposed to gamma rays.
- Medical imaging equipment often contains cesium iodide scintillators.
- The research team tested different scintillator materials for efficiency.
- Airport security scanners rely on scintillators to detect suspicious materials.