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neon

/ˈniˌɑn/noun2 syllables

Neon means: a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts.

Synonyms for neon3

noun, as in a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

Ne, atomic number 10

also used for neon

fluorescent

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What does neon mean?1

noun

1

a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with neon?1

two syllables

leon
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Neon in a sentence

  • Helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon are noble gases.unknown
  • Since the operation, he's been wearing a neon pink retainer.hecko
  • The neon sign shone as if to invite us.unknown
  • A city at night with neon signs in logograms and phonograms looks just marvellous.nonong
  • Ziri saw a neon glow in the hallway.Amastan
  • There are blue neon lights on the pretty teahouse.rul
  • I couldn't help but notice the neon signs.Teangloir
  • The small red neon lamp went out.CM

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of neon

as a noun

plural
neons