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Term: Volfram

Noun:

• Sense 1: A chemical element with the atomic number 74 and the symbol W. It is a dense, steel-gray metal that is highly resistant to corrosion and is used in electrical contacts, light bulb filaments, and X-ray tubes.

Example sentence: The light bulb glowed brightly due to the tungsten filaments made from volfram.

• Sense 2: An alternative name for the element tungsten.

Example sentence: The jewelry was made of volfram, giving it a unique shine.

Adjective:

• Sense 1: Pertaining to or made of volfram or tungsten.

Example sentence: The volfram thermocouple proved to be highly durable in extreme temperatures.

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