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tungsten

/ˈtʌŋstən/
/ˈtʌŋstɪn/
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Other forms: tungstens

Definitions of tungsten
  1. 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
    synonyms: W, atomic number 74, wolfram
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    type of:
    metal, metallic element
    any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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