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tungsten

/ˈtʌŋstən/

tungstennoun

tungstens

Translations

Tungsten is used in the production of light bulb filaments.

Вольфрам используется в производстве нитей накала для лампочек.

Definitions

A hard, heavy, steel-gray metal with a high melting point, used in electrical applications and in the production of hard materials.

The filament in the light bulb is made of tungsten due to its high melting point.

A chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74, known for its robustness and high density.

Tungsten is often used in the aerospace industry for its strength and durability.

Synonyms

tungstenadjective

/ˈtʌŋstən/

Used attributively to modify nouns such as "tungsten carbide", "tungsten lamp".

Definitions

Made of, containing, or relating to tungsten.

The engineers chose tungsten wire for the heating element because of its heat resistance.

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