neon

CEFRB2

/ˈni.ɒn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A gas used in bright electric signs.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A form or sample of the element.

Examples

  • Helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon are noble gases.

  • The neon sign shone as if to invite us.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Synonyms
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Neon signs or lights, collectively.

  2. The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The second of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas.

  3. A neon tetra fish.

More examples

In context

  • Neons and LED lighting can be controlled by remotes.

  • 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

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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).