neon

neon
An inert gaseous element in the atmosphere, separated from argon by W. Ramsay and M. Travers in 1898; atomic no. 10, atomic wt. 20.1797. [G. neos, new]

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ne·on 'nē-.än n a colorless odorless primarily inert gaseous element found in minute amounts in air and used in electric lamps symbol Ne see ELEMENT (table)

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ne·on (Ne) (neґon) [Gr. neos new] an inert gaseous element discovered in the air in 1898; atomic weight, 20.183; atomic number, 10.

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  • neon — Symbol: Ne Atomic number: 10 Atomic weight: 20.183 Colourless gaseous element of group 18 on the periodic table (noble gases). Neon occurs in the atmosphere, and comprises 0.0018% of the volume of the atmosphere. It has a distinct reddish glow… …   Elements of periodic system

  • neon — (n.) 1898, coined by its discoverers, Sir William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers, from Gk. neon, neuter of neos new (see NEW (Cf. new)); so called because it was newly discovered. Neon sign is attested from 1927 …   Etymology dictionary

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