tungsten

English

/ˈtʌŋstən/

noun
Definitions
  • A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium (wolframium)) with an atomic number of 74.
  • A light bulb containing tungsten.
  • (mineral) scheelite, calcium tungstate

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish tungsten (scheelite).

Origin

Swedish

tungsten

Gloss

scheelite

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