Meaning of the word scintilla in English

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scintilla

US /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/
UK /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

Noun

a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling

Example:
There wasn't a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
He showed not a scintilla of remorse for his actions.