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neon

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈnɛ.ɔ̃/ne·on

Definition

1

A chemical element, a colorless, odorless inert gaseous element of the noble gas group (symbol Ne, atomic number 10).

Usage examples

“Neon is used in advertising signs and lighting tubes.”
“Neon is present in the atmosphere in trace amounts.”

Common combinations

neon lightneon signneon tubeneon gas