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neon

ne·on

neon

 
pronunciation:
ni an
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition: a gas that is one of the chemical elements. Neon is used in making electric signs, because it glows orange when an electric current passes through it. (symbol: Ne)
The city center was lit up with advertising signs of neon.
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part of speech: adjective
definition: containing or using neon.
The store had a bright neon sign over its doorway.
 
Word History
Neon is an ancient Greek word that means "new." British scientists in 1898 chose this name for the glowing gas they had just discovered.
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