neon

//ˈniː.ɒn//
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Visual representation of neon

Noun

1

A colorless, odorless, inert gaseous chemical element (symbol Ne, atomic number 10) used in fluorescent lighting and signs.

Neon is used in bright signs because it glows when electricity passes through it.

2

A type of lamp or sign that produces light by passing electricity through neon or other gases, creating a bright glow.

The neon signs lit up the city streets at night.

Adjective

neonCanonical form
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Extremely bright, vivid, or fluorescent in color, resembling the glow of neon lights.

She wore a neon pink jacket that stood out in the crowd.

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