Neon Definition
nēŏn
noun
A chemical element, one of the noble gases, that is tasteless, odorless, and colorless, found in small quantities in the earth's atmosphere and used in discharge tubes, gas lasers, bright electrical signs, etc.: neon ionizes and glows with light when an electric current is sent through it: symbol, Ne; at. no. 10
Webster's New World
Electric signage made with neon lights.
American Heritage
An extremely bright shade of a color.
American Heritage
A neon tetra.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- atomic number 10
- ne
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adjective
Containing neon for lighting purposes.
A neon tube.
Webster's New World
Lighted by neon.
Garish neon advertising signs.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to a form of lighting used especially on advertising signs and consisting of glass tubes filled with neon or other gases that emit colored light when subjected to an electric current.
American Heritage
Bright, intense, gaudy, etc.
Neon colors.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Neon
Noun
Singular:
neon
Plural:
neonsOrigin of Neon
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From Greek neuter of neos new newo- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Ancient Greek νέον (neon), neuter of νέος (neos, “new").
From Wiktionary
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