wolfram
Heavy refractory element
Wolfram is another name for tungsten, the metallic element with atomic number 74.
The term persists in chemistry—tungsten's symbol is W, from wolfram—and in some European languages where it remains the primary name.
Wolfram filaments glow white-hot in incandescent bulbs.
Element seventy-four
- periodicOccurring at intervals
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
- atomicOf elemental particles
- numberSymbol representing quantity
74 · transition · metal · chemistry · electrons · protons · neutrons · compounds
Of great mass
- weightMeasure of heaviness
- massQuantity of matter
- substantialOf notable size or importance
- solidFirm matter state
anchor · massive · weighty · dense · ballast · counterweight · shielding · radiation
Carbon-bonded metal compound
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- durabilityResistance to wear
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
hardness · abrasion · diamond · sapphire · rigidity · wear · resistant · cutting
In short supply
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- limitedRestricted in extent
- strategicDeliberately planned for advantage
mineral · deposits · China · supply · expensive · specialized · niche · critical
Very thin thread
- lightbulbElectric illumination source
- machiningSubtractive metalworking process
- toolsDevices for doing work
- drillingHole-making by rotation
equipment · mining · cutting · manufacturing · engineering · fabrication · milling · lathe
tungsten
Element seventy-four
number · 74 · transition · metal · chemistry · electrons · protons · neutrons · compounds · alloys
heavy
Of great mass
- weightMeasure of heaviness
- massQuantity of matter
- substantialOf notable size or importance
solid · anchor · massive · weighty · dense · ballast · counterweight · shielding · radiation · sinker
carbide
Carbon-bonded metal compound
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- durabilityResistance to wear
toughness · hardness · abrasion · diamond · sapphire · rigidity · wear · resistant · cutting · edge
scarce
In short supply
strategic · mineral · deposits · China · supply · expensive · specialized · niche · critical · metal
filament
Very thin thread
- lightbulbElectric illumination source
- machiningSubtractive metalworking process
- toolsDevices for doing work
drilling · equipment · mining · cutting · manufacturing · engineering · fabrication · milling · lathe · welding
ash
Combustion's powdery remains
graphite · steel · gunmetal · iron · silver · leaden · neutral · somber · muted · drab