neon

• Chemisches Element, ein farbloses, geruchloses Edelgas, das in geringen Mengen in der Luft vorkommt und für sein rotes Leuchten in Leuchtröhren und Leuchtreklamen bekannt ist.

A chemical element that is a colorless, odorless gas found in small amounts in the air, known for producing a red glow when used in vacuum tubes and signs.

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1. Chemical elementB2formalscientific

   A colorless, odorless, inert gaseous element that gives a characteristic red-orange glow when electrified in a vacuum tube; occurs in trace amounts in the atmosphere.

   Neon

   • Neon is one of the noble gases found in the Earth's atmosphere.
   • The sign glowed bright red because it was filled with neon gas.
   • Scientists use neon in specialized lighting and lasers.