neon
/'ni:ən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A chemical element: Neon is a colorless, odorless, inert gaseous element with the atomic number 10 and symbol Ne.
- A type of lighting: Neon is commonly used to refer to the bright, colored light produced when an electric current passes through neon or other gases in a sealed tube.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Chemical Element):
- Neon is one of the noble gases on the periodic table.
- The atmosphere contains a tiny fraction of neon.
Noun (Lighting):
- The city's streets were illuminated by neon at night.
- They installed a bright neon sign above the shop entrance.
Advanced Usage
- "Neon" as a color descriptor: Used informally to describe very bright, fluorescent colors reminiscent of neon lighting.
- She wore a neon pink dress that was impossible to miss.
Variants and Related Words
Neon light (n): A sealed glass tube containing neon or other gases that produces light when electrified.
- The classic diner was recognizable by its neon light.
Neon sign (n): An advertising sign made using neon lights.
- The neon sign for the hotel flickered in the rain.
Synonyms
- Element 10: (Scientific synonym)
- Noble gas / Inert gas: (Category synonym)
Related Phrases
- Neon glow: The characteristic light emitted by neon.
- The bar had a dim neon glow.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
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