neon
UK: ˈniːɒn | US: ˈniːɑːn
n. 1. A colorless, odorless inert gaseous element (symbol Ne), used in fluorescent lights and signs.
n. 2. Bright, fluorescent lighting or colors resembling those produced by neon gas.
The word "neon" originates from the Greek "neos" (νέος), meaning "new," reflecting its discovery as a new element in 1898 by British chemists Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers. The suffix "-on" is a standard chemical suffix for noble gases (e.g., argon, krypton). Neon was named for its novelty among the newly discovered noble gases.
The bar was lit by vibrant neon signs.
Neon is used in advertising due to its bright glow.
Scientists isolated neon from liquefied air.
Her dress shimmered under the neon lights.
The periodic table lists neon as element number 10.