neon
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Definition of neon
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noun
- (uncountable)The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The second of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas.
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noun
- (uncountable)The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The second of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas.
- (countable)A form or sample of the element.
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(countable, uncountable)Neon signs or lights, collectively.
“Bring a song and a smile for the banjo Better get while the getting's good Hitch a ride to the end of the highway Where the neons turn to wood”
“Neons and LED lighting can be controlled by remotes.”
- (countable)A neon tetra fish.
- (attributive, countable, uncountable)Describes bright and vibrant colors having a fluorescent look.
adj
- (not-comparable)That resembles a neon light; extremely bright; fluorescent
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek νέον (néon), neuter of νέος (néos, “new”), from earlier *νέϝος (*néwos), from Proto-Hellenic *newos, from Proto-Indo-European *néwos. By surface analysis, neo- + -on (suffix used in all noble gases).
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