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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Neon
"Neon wird häufig in Leuchtreklamen verwendet."
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2 senses- 1
A chemical element with the symbol Ne and atomic number 10, known for its use in neon signs and as an inert gas.
"The vibrant colors of the neon signs lit up the street at night." - 2
A type of gas that emits a bright light when an electric current passes through it.
"The neon gas in the tube glowed brightly when powered."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'neon' comes from the Greek word 'neos', meaning 'new'. It was first used in the late 19th century when the element was discovered and named due to its unique properties as a noble gas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Neon" is said worldwide
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néon
Transliteration: néon
"Le néon est utilisé dans les enseignes lumineuses."
Neon
Transliteration: Neon
"Neon wird häufig in Leuchtreklamen verwendet."
neon
Transliteration: neon
"Il neon è usato per le insegne luminose."
neón
Transliteration: neón
"El neón se utiliza en letreros luminosos."
neon
Transliteration: neon
"O neon é usado em letreiros luminosos."
नीऑन
Transliteration: nī'ōn
"नीऑन का उपयोग चमकदार संकेतों में किया जाता है।"
氖
Transliteration: nǎi
"氖用于霓虹灯的制作。"
네온
Transliteration: neon
"네온은 네온사인에 사용됩니다."
ネオン
Transliteration: neon
"ネオンはネオンサインに使われます。"
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