UsesĪlthough neon advertising signs account for the bulk of its use, neon also functions in high-voltage indicators, lightning arrestors, wave meter tubes, and TV tubes. Of all the rare gases, the discharge of neon is the most intense at ordinary voltages and currents. It is compact, inert, and is less expensive than helium when it meets refrigeration requirements. It has over 40 times more refrigerating capacity per unit volume than liquid helium and more than three times that of liquid hydrogen. In a vacuum discharge tube, neon glows reddish orange. The ions, Ne+, (NeAr)+, (NeH)+, and (HeNe+) are known from optical and mass spectrometric studies. It is still questionable if true compounds of neon exist, but evidence is mounting in favor of their existence. Neon is a very inert element, however, it has been reported to form a compound with fluorine. Natural neon is a mixture of three isotopes. It is obtained by liquefaction of air and separated from the other gases by fractional distillation. Neon is a rare gaseous element present in the atmosphere to the extent of 1 part in 65,000 of air. Discovered by Ramsay and Travers in 1898. Send us feedback about these examples.From the Greek word neos, new. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'neon.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2019 Obviously enjoying Labor Day weekend, Kim also shared a photo of North hanging out with her friends, all of whom coordinated their looks by wearing neon outfits. 2020 Mayor London Breed joined more than 400 people at Islais Creek Park in the morning and rallied the crowd in their neon orange vests. 2020 Piece by piece, the Prescott Valley Motel neon sign that glowed for decades was taken down by a crane this month, making way for a Circle K gas station to open where the motel once stood. Jon Arnold, Dallas News, While Death Stranding might as well explain itself with giant neon signs, its themes and setting are eerily prescient right now. Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The building’s other neon sign is attached to the side and advertises the parking spaces. Anna Kordunsky, The New Yorker, On a normal night, storefronts light up the street with neon signs, beckoning customers with promises of trinkets or ice cold beer. 2022 Instead of a Torah ark, the crates face a pink-and-green neon sign: a cricket inside a heart. Hallie Lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023Īdjective Fruity Sandwich cookies from Kroger were blindingly neon and surprisingly tasty.
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, On a raw, drizzly night in Crystal City, Virginia, the exterior of the Kebob Palace is lit up like a neon fever dream, and the windows peer in on exuberant displays of Turkish art and vast quantities of tender meat on a stick. Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 May 20, the fashions at the Kentucky Oaks and Derby, for both women and men, have definitely turned up a notch thanks to this year's trend of electrifying hues of neon green, pink and yellow.
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Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2023 Free of flashy neon signs and excessive development, Hilton Head Island is famous for its incredible white sand beaches, natural beauty and sprawling world class golf courses. Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, 7 June 2023 Along with billboards and stories-high neon signs, motor courts or lodges were established along the corridor, a popular stop for travelers driving across the country. Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023 Boritt’s set design incorporates the neon signs of Times Square, Manhattan-henge, and a Times Square newsstand where all the papers are dated June 20, 1946-the day after Joe Lewis beat Billy Conn in an iconic boxing match. Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 10 June 2023 Advertisement The DayGlo logo on the stage of the upstairs bar is flanked by potted palm trees decorated with neon. Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2023 There are 33 color options to choose from, ranging from classic neutrals to vibrant neons. Noun True to its name, the raw-stone walls of its cavernous atrium were glowing with lines of poetry in blue neon.
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