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neon tube

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neon tube [′nē‚än ‚tüb]
(electronics)
An electron tube in which neon gas is ionized by the flow of electric current through long lengths of gas tubing, to produce a luminous red glow discharge; used chiefly in outdoor advertising signs.


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Their eyes shine, but their faces are barely visible in the dark; a few flies gravitate to a neon tube, the scene's only light source.
Santa Monica designated the sign in front of its Norms a "structure of merit," allowing the neon tubes to dance once again, according to Singerman.
Street Glow, makers of Skate-Neon accent kits, say their new neon tubes are just the things to promote safe skating at night.
 
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