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Definitions for Neon

[1] 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 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
[2] neon lamp.
[3] a sign or advertising sign formed from neon lamps.
[4] using or containing the gas neon.
[5] made of or formed by a neon lamp or lamps: a neon sign.
[6] of, relating to, or characteristic of a tawdry urban district or of gaudy nighttime entertainment.
[7] 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
[8] (modifier) of or illuminated by neon or neon lamps neon sign

Words related to Neon

luminous, glowing, radiant, blazing, lambent, vivid, brilliant, shining, glossy, flashing, glitzy, razzle-dazzle, effulgent, gleaming

Words nearby Neon

neology, neolyte, neomembrane, neomercantilism, neomycin, neon, neon lamp, neon tetra, neonatal, neonatal anemia, neonatal hepatitis

Origin of Neon

1895–1900; < New Latin < Greek néon new, recent (neuter of néos ); see -on1

Word origin for Neon

C19: via New Latin from Greek neon new

Synonyms for Neon

blazing, brilliant, glowing, lambent, luminous, radiant, shining, vivid, flashing, glitzy, glossy, razzle-dazzle, effulgent, gleaming