neon

[ nee-on ]

/ ˈni ɒn /

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noun

Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 grams/liter at 0°C and 760 millimeters pressure.

neon lamp.

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.

Origin of neon

First recorded in 1895–1900; from New Latin, from Greek néon “new, recent” (neuter of néos ); see -on¹

Words nearby neon

neo-Malthusianism, Neo-Melanesian, neomembrane, neomercantilism, neomycin, neon, neonatal, neonatal anemia, neonatal hepatitis, neonatal herpes, neonatal medicine

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for neon

Dayna Marie, a petite, gravel-voiced 20-year-old with an ever-changing inventory of neon hair, would follow a few weeks later.
How a TikTok house destroyed itself|Rebecca Jennings|October 1, 2020|Vox
It was in an evenly windowed fourplex lined with neon shamrocks and various bits of Americana.
The Last Bar Standing?|Eugene Robinson|September 15, 2020|Ozy
They were able to link neon colors to corals experiencing mild heat stress.
Going bright may help corals recover from bleaching|Carolyn Wilke|June 25, 2020|Science News For Students
Her neon blue hair is teased high with a gray stripe emerging from the front.
Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix|Justin Jones|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But here they are, stage names spelled out in neon across the iconic marquee: MAPEI AND LYKKE LI.
The Swedish Queen of Soulful Pop: Mapei Won’t Wait for You to Listen|Caitlin Dickson|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Neon Ceiling was the most challenging piece of work for me, it was like an independent movie for television, and I loved it.
The Unsinkable Lee Grant Sets the Record Straight|William O’Connor|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Chicken Bitches, now in a neon yellow bow wig and floral caftan, announces the final round: talent.
And the Wiener Is…My Trip to Brooklyn’s Smallest Penis Pageant|Tessa Miller|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That neon sign is as recognizable as the Hollywood sign to some.
Roy Choi’s Favorite L.A. Food Trucks|Roy Choi|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Neon however, less scrupulous, led out a body of 2000 men who chose to follow him, under severe distress for want of provisions.
The Two Great Retreats of History|George Grote
Danny Duke could stand the glare of a neon light, Sally found as she looked at his strong, friendly face.
Sally Scott of the Waves|Roy J. Snell
I ought to be nearwhy, theres your neon light and the beacon over the hangar.
The Flying Reporter|Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin) Theiss
The boys drove to Fremont Street, past the incredible gambling halls with their elaborate signs and miles of neon tubing.
The Scarlet Lake Mystery|Harold Leland Goodwin
Neon tubing brightened every store front, busy proprietors could be seen at work through the large plate glass windows.
Voyage To Eternity|Milton Lesser

British Dictionary definitions for neon

neon

/ (ˈniːɒn) /

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: 0.899 90 kg/m³; melting pt: –248.59°C; boiling pt: –246.08°C

(modifier) of or illuminated by neon or neon lampsneon sign

Word Origin for neon

C19: via New Latin from Greek neon new

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for neon

neon

[ nē′ŏn′ ]

n. Symbol Ne

A rare inert colorless gaseous element that occurs in air and glows reddish orange in an electric discharge. Atomic number 10.

Scientific definitions for neon

neon

[ nē′ŏn′ ]

Ne

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. See Periodic Table.

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释义	neon [ nee-on ] / ˈni ɒn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR neon ON THESAURUS.COM noun Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 grams/liter at 0°C and 760 millimeters pressure. neon lamp. 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. Origin of neon First recorded in 1895–1900; from New Latin, from Greek néon “new, recent” (neuter of néos ); see -on¹ Words nearby neon neo-Malthusianism, Neo-Melanesian, neomembrane, neomercantilism, neomycin, neon, neonatal, neonatal anemia, neonatal hepatitis, neonatal herpes, neonatal medicine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for neon Dayna Marie, a petite, gravel-voiced 20-year-old with an ever-changing inventory of neon hair, would follow a few weeks later. How a TikTok house destroyed itself\|Rebecca Jennings\|October 1, 2020\|Vox It was in an evenly windowed fourplex lined with neon shamrocks and various bits of Americana. The Last Bar Standing?\|Eugene Robinson\|September 15, 2020\|Ozy They were able to link neon colors to corals experiencing mild heat stress. Going bright may help corals recover from bleaching\|Carolyn Wilke\|June 25, 2020\|Science News For Students Her neon blue hair is teased high with a gray stripe emerging from the front. Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix\|Justin Jones\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But here they are, stage names spelled out in neon across the iconic marquee: MAPEI AND LYKKE LI. The Swedish Queen of Soulful Pop: Mapei Won’t Wait for You to Listen\|Caitlin Dickson\|October 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Neon Ceiling was the most challenging piece of work for me, it was like an independent movie for television, and I loved it. The Unsinkable Lee Grant Sets the Record Straight\|William O’Connor\|July 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Chicken Bitches, now in a neon yellow bow wig and floral caftan, announces the final round: talent. And the Wiener Is…My Trip to Brooklyn’s Smallest Penis Pageant\|Tessa Miller\|June 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That neon sign is as recognizable as the Hollywood sign to some. Roy Choi’s Favorite L.A. Food Trucks\|Roy Choi\|May 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Neon however, less scrupulous, led out a body of 2000 men who chose to follow him, under severe distress for want of provisions. The Two Great Retreats of History\|George Grote Danny Duke could stand the glare of a neon light, Sally found as she looked at his strong, friendly face. Sally Scott of the Waves\|Roy J. Snell I ought to be nearwhy, theres your neon light and the beacon over the hangar. The Flying Reporter\|Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin) Theiss The boys drove to Fremont Street, past the incredible gambling halls with their elaborate signs and miles of neon tubing. The Scarlet Lake Mystery\|Harold Leland Goodwin Neon tubing brightened every store front, busy proprietors could be seen at work through the large plate glass windows. Voyage To Eternity\|Milton Lesser British Dictionary definitions for neon neon / (ˈniːɒn) / 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: 0.899 90 kg/m³; melting pt: –248.59°C; boiling pt: –246.08°C (modifier) of or illuminated by neon or neon lampsneon sign Word Origin for neon C19: via New Latin from Greek neon new Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to neon luminous, glowing, radiant, blazing, lambent, vivid, brilliant, shining, glossy, flashing, glitzy, razzle-dazzle, effulgent, gleaming Medical definitions for neon neon [ nē′ŏn′ ] n. Symbol Ne A rare inert colorless gaseous element that occurs in air and glows reddish orange in an electric discharge. Atomic number 10. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for neon neon [ nē′ŏn′ ] Ne 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. See Periodic Table. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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neon

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noun

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Scientific definitions for neon

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