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neon
[nee-on]
noun
Chemistry.a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Ne; 20.183; 10; density: 0.9002 grams/liter at 0°C and 760 millimeters pressure.
a sign or advertising sign formed from neon lamps.
adjective
using or containing the gas neon.
made of or formed by a neon lamp or lamps.
a neon sign.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a tawdry urban district or of gaudy nighttime entertainment.
neon
/ ˈԾːɒ /
noun
a colourless odourless rare gaseous element, an inert gas occurring in trace amounts in the atmosphere: used in illuminated signs and lights. Symbol: Ne; atomic no: 10; atomic wt: 20.1797; valency: 0; density: 0.89990 kg/m³; melting pt: –248.59°C; boiling pt: –246.08°C
(modifier) of or illuminated by neon or neon lamps
neon sign
neon
A rare colorless element in the noble gas group that occurs naturally in extremely small amounts in the atmosphere. It glows reddish orange when electricity passes through it, as in a tube in an electric neon light. Neon is also used for refrigeration. Atomic number 10; atomic weight 20.180; melting point −248.67°C; boiling point −245.95°C.
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Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of neon1
Example Sentences
On Thursday afternoon, Martha Luna stood helping scant guests from beneath the iconic red neon signage at China Cafe, where she’s been a server for more than 40 years.
The colours are vivid, intense and ever-changing: pinks, magentas and turquoise hues, glowing like neon lights.
The room glows in yellow-orange light from a neon art piece fixed to the ceiling and is lined with brightly colored custom floor cushions made of fabric from Thailand.
Now, buckle up and let’s roll the montage of old postcards, weathered neon signs and swooping Googie rooflines, then zoom to the spot where motel history began.
“That building is so cute and charming, with an animated neon sign on top,” Msrlyan said.
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