neon tube
Definition
Noun: A neon tube is a sealed glass tube containing neon gas at low pressure. When an electrical current is applied, the gas inside glows, producing a bright, colorful light. This type of lamp is often used for signs and decorative lighting.
Usage
The term "neon tube" refers specifically to the physical lamp or lighting component. * The vintage sign was repaired with a new neon tube. * The artist's installation featured several bent neon tubes emitting a soft red glow.
Advanced Usage
- As a component: A neon tube is the core element within a neon sign. The sign's design is created by bending these tubes into specific shapes and letters.
- The letter 'E' in the sign was formed by a single, long neon tube.
Variants and Related Words
- Neon lamp: A general term that can be synonymous with a neon tube, often referring to a smaller, indicator-style light.
- Neon sign: The complete advertising or decorative unit that incorporates neon tubes.
- Gas-discharge tube: The broader technical category of lamps, including neon tubes, that produce light by passing electricity through a gas.
Synonyms
- Neon lamp
- Glow lamp (in a general sense)
Related Phrases
- Neon lighting: The overall technology or effect produced by neon tubes.
- The city's downtown is famous for its neon lighting.
Noun
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a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube
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