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neon

 

[ หˆniหษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Neon is a colorless, odorless, inert monatomic gas under standard conditions. It is a member of the noble gases and is represented by the symbol Ne in the periodic table. Neon was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers during the study of liquefied air. It is primarily used in neon signs, where its distinct reddish-orange glow is produced when an electric current passes through it. Additionally, neon has applications in high-voltage indicators and vacuum tubes.

Synonyms

bright, groovy, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • The neon signs lit up the street.
  • He filled the balloon with neon gas.
  • Neon tubes are commonly used in advertising.
  • The artist used neon colors for the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "neon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น neon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‘เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Neon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ neon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ neon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ neรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„ค์˜จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œ“่™น็ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ neon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ neรณn

Etymology

The term 'neon' originates from the Greek word 'neos,' which means 'new.' This etymology reflects its discovery. Neon was first identified in the late 19th century, amidst a series of groundbreaking investigations into the properties of gases by researchers experimenting with liquefied air. As part of the noble gas group, neon was found to be completely inert, showing no tendencies to react chemically with other elements or compounds. The first commercial use of neon occurred in the form of bright, luminous signs, fundamentally changing advertising techniques. Neon signs became popular in the 1920s and 1930s, celebrated for their visibility at night and distinctive colors. Overall, neon's unique characteristics have made it a significant part of both scientific research and artistic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,691, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.