Neon Lamp (Noun)
Meaning
A lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The neon lamp was placed at the entrance of the store to attract more customers with its bright light.
- Scientists rely on neon lamps to study the behavior of electrical discharges in gases.
- Neon lamps are commonly used in advertising signs because of their ability to be molded into various shapes and colors.
- The artist used a neon lamp to create a unique sculpture that glowed in the dark.
- The engineer carefully assembled the neon lamp, making sure the electrodes were properly aligned to produce the desired luminescence.