Meaning of neon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈniɑn/

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  1. Noun

    neon

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Greek, literally ‘something new’, neuter of the adjective neos

    Definitions

    1. a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube

    Examples

    • « one of the six inert gasses »
    • « occurs in the air in small amounts »

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