NEON

neon, Ne, atomic number

(noun) 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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

neon (countable and uncountable, plural neons)

(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The lightest of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas.

(countable) A form or sample of the element.

(countable, uncountable) Neon signs or lights, collectively.

(countable) A neon tetra fish.

Adjective

neon (not comparable)

(of a color) That resembles a neon light; extremely bright; fluorescent

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