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Neon

//ˈni.ɒn// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
That resembles a neon light; extremely bright; fluorescent not-comparable

Noun

1
The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The second of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas. uncountable
2
a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts wordnet
3
A form or sample of the element. countable
4
Neon signs or lights, collectively. countable, uncountable
"Bring a song and a smile for the banjo Better get while the getting's good Hitch a ride to the end of the highway Where the neons turn to wood"
5
A neon tetra fish. countable

Etymology

Etymology 1

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek νέον (néon), neuter of νέος (néos, “new”), from earlier *νέϝος (*néwos), from Proto-Hellenic *newos, from Proto-Indo-European *néwos. By surface analysis, neo- + -on (suffix used in all noble gases).

Etymology 2

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