Associations to the word «Tungsten»

Wiktionary

TUNGSTEN, noun. A metallic chemical element (symbol W) with an atomic number of 74. The symbol is derived from the Latin word wolframium.
TUNGSTEN, noun. A light bulb containing tungsten.
TUNGSTEN, noun. (mineralogy) scheelite, or calcium tungstate
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE, noun. (inorganic compound) a very hard, grey compound, chemical formula WC, used as an abrasive.

Dictionary definition

TUNGSTEN, noun. A heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite.

Wise words

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