tungsten

noun/ˈtʌŋstən/

Frequency rank: #11,549 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a hard, dense metallic element with a very high melting point, used in light bulb filaments and cutting tools.

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Example sentence

The light bulb filament is made from tungsten, which can withstand extremely high temperatures.

Synonyms & related words

  • wolfram

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