Definition of Neon

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 10, Ne
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element, Argonon, Inert Gas, Noble Gas
Substance meronyms: Air

Definition of Neon

1. Noun. The chemical element (''symbol'' Ne) with an atomic number of 10. ¹

2. Noun. A form or sample of the element. ¹

3. Noun. neon signs, collectively. ¹

4. Noun. a neon tetra fish ¹

5. Adjective. (context: of a color) Extremely bright; fluorescent ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Neon

1. a gaseous element [n -S] : NEONED [adj]

Medical Definition of Neon

1. Neon. A noble gas with the atomic symbol ne, atomic number 10, and atomic weight 20.18. It is found in the earth's crust and atmosphere as an inert, odourless gas and is used in vacuum tubes and incandescent lamps. Chemical name: Neon (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neon

neologizes
neologizing
neology
neomembrane
neomenoidea
neomenthol
neominimalist
neominimalists
neomodern
neomorph
neomorphic
neomorphs
neomycin
neomycin sulfate
neomycins
neon (current term)
neon-20
neon-21
neon-22
neon fish
neon glow lamp
neon induction lamp
neon lamp
neon light
neon lighting
neon sign
neon signs
neon tetra
neon tetras
neon tube

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