scintilla
noun formal uk/sɪnˈtɪl.ə/ us/sɪnˈtɪl.ə/
a scintilla of something 极少的，微量的
a very small amount of something
There's not a scintilla of truth in what he says. 他说话一点也不可信。
Synonyms: iota (small amount)shred (SMALL AMOUNT)smidgesmidgen not a whit
Compare: spark noun (CAUSE)