Neon (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Neon signs have become an iconic part of cityscapes, especially in entertainment districts.
- The periodic table categorizes neon as one of the inert gasses, also known as the noble gases.
- Neon is a naturally occurring element that makes up a small percentage of the air we breathe.
- When electricity is applied to a neon tube, it emits a bright red glow due to the excited gas.
- In laboratories, neon is often used to calibrate and test spectrometers due to its distinct spectral signature.