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neon
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
neon
(noun)
neon
(adjective)
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neon
/
ˈ
niːˌɑːn/
noun
1
neon
/
ˈ
niːˌɑːn/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEON
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noncount
]
:
a type of gas that is used in brightly colored electric signs and lights
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neon
/
ˈ
niːˌɑːn/
adjective
2
neon
/
ˈ
niːˌɑːn/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEON
always used before a noun
1
:
using neon
flashing
neon
lights/signs
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extremely bright
neon
yellow/green
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