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1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts | |
Synonyms: | atomic_number_10 neon | |
Related terms: | chemical_element noble_gas air | |
2. | [ noun ] (government,geography) a midwestern state on the Great Plains | |
Synonyms: | Nebraska Cornhusker_State | |
Related terms: | American_state Midwest Republican Omaha Lincoln Platte North_Platte South_Platte grand_island north_platte Bad_Lands | |
3. | [ noun ] the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees | |
Synonyms: | northeast nor'-east | |
Related terms: | compass_point | |
Similar spelling: |
ney new Neu neo Nee n |