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wolfram

/ˈwʊlfrəm/ /ˈwʊlfɹəm/

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Visual illustration for the word "tungsten" - A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.
tungstennoun
/ˈtʌŋstən/

A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.

"The light bulb filament is made of tungsten because the metal can withstand very high temperatures. "

Visual illustration for the word "temperatures" - A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
temperaturesnoun
/ˈtɛmpərətʃərz/ /ˈtɛmprətʃərz/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Visual illustration for the word "withstand" - To resist or endure (something) successfully.
withstandverb
/wɪðˈstænd/

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

"The strong bridge cables were designed to withstand the force of a major earthquake. "

Visual illustration for the word "because" - For the reason (that).
becauseadverb
/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Visual illustration for the word "sample" - A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.
samplenoun
/sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/

A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

"a blood sample"

Visual illustration for the word "contained" - To hold inside.
containedverb
/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Visual illustration for the word "extremely" - (degree) To an extreme degree.
extremelyadverb
/ɪksˈtɹiːmli/

(degree) To an extreme degree.

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

Visual illustration for the word "filament" - A fine thread or wire.
filamentnoun
/ˈfɪləmənt/

A fine thread or wire.

"The lightbulb's filament glowed brightly. "

Visual illustration for the word "crucial" - Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
crucialadjective
/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.

"A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."

Visual illustration for the word "wolframite" - A mineral that consists of a tungstate of iron and manganese; (Fe,Mn)WO4.
wolframitenoun
/ˈwʊlfrəmaɪt/ /ˈwʊlfræmaɪt/

A mineral that consists of a tungstate of iron and manganese; (Fe,Mn)WO4.

"The geologist identified the dark, heavy mineral as wolframite, a source of tungsten used in light bulbs and electronics. "

Visual illustration for the word "light" - Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
lightnoun
/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

Visual illustration for the word "production" - The act of producing, making or creating something.
productionnoun
/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."