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Meaning of "neon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NEON

Via New Latin from Greek neon new.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NEON

neon  [ˈniːɒn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Neon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NEON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Neon

Neon is a chemical element with symbol Ne and atomic number 10. It is in group 18 of the periodic table. Neon is a colorless, odorless, inert monatomic gas under standard conditions, with about two-thirds the density of air. It was discovered in 1898 as one of the three residual rare inert elements remaining in dry air, after nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide are removed. Neon was the second of these three rare gases to be discovered, and was immediately recognized as a new element from its bright red emission spectrum. The name neon is derived from the Greek word, νέον, neuter singular form of νέος, meaning new. Neon is chemically inert and forms no uncharged chemical compounds. During cosmic nucleogenesis of the elements, large amounts of neon are built up from the alpha-capture fusion process in stars. Although neon is a very common element in the universe and solar system, it is very rare on Earth. It composes about 18.2 ppm of air by volume, and a smaller fraction in Earth's crust.

Definition of neon in the English dictionary

The definition of neon in the dictionary is a colourless odourless rare gaseous element, an inert gas occurring in trace amounts in the atmosphere: used in illuminated signs and lights. Symbol: Ne; atomic no: 10; atomic wt: 20.1797; valency: 0; density: 0.899 90 kg/m³; melting pt: –248.59°C; boiling pt: –246.08°C. Other definition of neon is of or illuminated by neon or neon lamps.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NEON


antimuon
ˌæntɪˈmjuːɒn
Cleon
ˈkliːɒn
Creon
ˈkriːɒn
Dion
´diːɒn
Fluon
ˈfluːɒn
Freon
ˈfriːɒn
gluon
ˈɡluːɒn
gorgoneion
ˌɡɔːɡəˈniːɒn
histrion
ˈhɪstriːɒn
muon
ˈmjuːɒn
pheon
ˈfiːɒn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NEON

neologist
neologistic
neologistical
neologistically
neologize
neology
neomorph
neomycin
neon lamp
neon light
neon sign
neonatal
neonatally
neonate
neonaticide
neonatologist
neonatology
neoned
neonomian
neonomianism

WORDS THAT END LIKE NEON

aeon
chameleon
dungeon
eon
Gideon
Incheon
jeon
luncheon
napoleon
nickelodeon
odeon
orthopedic surgeon
pantheon
pigeon
plastic surgeon
puncheon
Simeon
sturgeon
surgeon
thereon

Synonyms and antonyms of neon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «neon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NEON

Find out the translation of neon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of neon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «neon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

霓虹灯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

neón
570 millions of speakers

English

neon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नीयन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غَازُ الْنِيُون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

néon
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

neomycin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

néon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Neomycin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Neon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ネオン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

네온
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Neomycin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nê ông
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நியோமைசினால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेमोसायन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

neomisin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

neon
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

neon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

νέον
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

neon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

neon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

neon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of neon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NEON»

The term «neon» is very widely used and occupies the 7.325 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NEON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about neon

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8 QUOTES WITH «NEON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word neon.
1
Lenny Bruce
Miami Beach is where neon goes to die.
2
Rob Kardashian
I'm obsessed with neon sneakers.
3
Natasha Lyonne
My hair is such a statement that it's like a neon sign asking for trouble.
4
Marina and the Diamonds
I feel weird without lipstick. Even after the first time I wore a really neon pink or a really bright red, I felt really strange without it there. My lips are a main feature, so I feel naked without them.
5
Seanan McGuire
The first thing that matters: I am a child of the eighties. I grew up in a neon wonderland of talking horses, compassionate bears, hair that didn't move in a stiff wind, and the constant threat of nuclear war.
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Virginia Postrel
Like the skyscraper, the automobile, and the motion-picture palace, neon signs once symbolized popular hopes for a new era of technological achievement and commercial abundance. From the 1920s to the 1950s, neon-lit streets pulsed with visual excitement from Vancouver to Miami.
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Christine Teigen
It's funny because I want my teeth to be, like, neon 'Real Housewives' white, but mine have stopped taking to teeth whitening. When I talk to my dentist, I'm like, 'They can be that white,' and he's like, 'Veneers can be that white.'
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Ashley Wagner
I'm not one for neon colors.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEON»

Discover the use of neon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to neon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Vintage Neon
This volume is a treasure for all who have been captured by the spell of vintage neon.
Len Davidson, 1999
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Neon
Explains the characteristics of neon, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements found in the periodic table.
Edward Willett, 2007
3
The Neon Bible
John Kennedy Toole—who won a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for his best-selling comic masterpiece A Confederacy of Dunces—wroteThe Neon Bible for a literary contest at the age of sixteen.
John Kennedy Toole, 2007
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High-Performance Dodge Neon Builder's Handbook
A helpful chapter on how and where to go racing is also included, as well as a handy source guide. If you want to make your Neon the hottest sport compact on the street, this is the book for you.
Mike Ancas, 2005
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Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas
Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas chronicles O’Brien’s adventures in subterranean Las Vegas.
Matthew O'Brien, 2007
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Unofficial Guide
Answers many of the questions this animated story has raised, from the material world of New Tokyo 3 and the mechanics of the Evas to the spiritual significance of the battle to destroy the angels.
Cocoro Books, Martin Foster, 2004
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The Noble Gases: Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon
Introduces the Noble Gases and teaches how these elements are connected, found, used, and structured.
Adam Furgang, 2010
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Neon Metropolis: How Las Vegas Started the Twenty-first Century
First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Hal Rothman, 2003
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The Neon Wilderness
'Algren's short stories are now generally acknowledged to be literary triumphs' - NY Times 'Since the publication of The Neon Wilderness.
Nelson Algren, 2002
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The Neon Rain: A Dave Robicheaux Novel
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JAMES LEE BURKE THE NEON RAIN Detective Dave Robicheaux has fought too many battles: in Vietnam, with killers and hustlers, with police brass, and with the bottle.
James Lee Burke, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term neon is used in the context of the following news items.
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VIDEO: Neon Trees Perform 'Songs I Can't Listen To' on LATE NIGHT
On last night's LATE NIGHT, music guest Neon Trees performed "Songs I Can't Listen To." Watch the appearance below! About LATE NIGHT ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
2
Go bold and brighter: Tips for using wild neon colors of makeup
Spring and summer bloom with a vibrant array of indulgent color: a fanfare of fuchsia, sunshine-yellow, neon-orange and bright purple in ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
3
Neon Trees represent BYU, Fight the New Drug on 'Late Night with …
Two members of the Provo band Neon Trees, bassist Branden Campbell and drummer Elaine Bradley, sported T-shirts supporting Brigham ... «Deseret News, Jul 15»
4
Past Meets Present Wit This Nike Air Max Tavas "Neon
The Nike Air Max 95 will be releasing in the much beloved OG Neon colorway this weekend and many people are hyped about being able to ... «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»
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Jenna Dewan-Tatum Stuns In A Neon Orange Dress And Matching …
Channing Tatum's wife has pretty much got it all — an insanely gorgeous husband, the most adorable baby girl I ever did see, and a sense of ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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NetEnt releases Sparks, a new neon-themed slot
A neon-themed range of color schemes provide a distinctive feel to each playing option. Sparks is a 5-reel, 3-row, 20-line video slot featuring ... «Casino City Times, Jul 15»
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The Jordan Future Gives Props To The Neon 95
The Jordan Future Low hasn't come armed with the hype when the model was first introduced last year, but the lowtop Air Jordan ... «Sneaker News, Jul 15»
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Neon Museum crowdfunding Desert Rose sign restoration
Las Vegas' Neon Museum on Tuesday announced it has launched a crowdfunding campaign in order to restore and preserve the Desert Rose ... «KVVU Las Vegas, Jul 15»
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DYMO Introduces Limited Edition Neon Labels
ATLANTA, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DYMO, provider of innovative labeling solutions, today announced a line of limited edition Neon Labels. The new ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
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Property owners displaced by Project Neon hold out for more …
An industrially zoned dirt lot next to the noisy I-15 may not seem like prime real estate, but in the context of Project Neon, a multibillion-dollar ... «Las Vegas Sun, Jul 15»

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