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tungsten

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌŋst(ə)n/

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Definition of tungsten

noun

[mass noun]

the chemical element of atomic number 74, a hard steel-grey metal of the transition series. It has a very high melting point (3410°C) and is used to make electric light filaments. (Symbol: W)