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Definition 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.
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element
Substance meronyms: Scheelite, Iron Manganese Tungsten, Wolframite
Definition of Tungsten
1. n. A rare element of the chromium group found in certain minerals, as wolfram and scheelite, and isolated as a heavy steel-gray metal which is very hard and infusible. It has both acid and basic properties. When alloyed in small quantities with steel, it greatly increases its hardness. Symbol W (Wolframium). Atomic weight, 183.6. Specific gravity, 18.
Definition of Tungsten
1. Noun. a metallic chemical element (''symbol'' W) with an atomic number of 74. The symbol is derived from the Latin word ''wolframium''. ¹
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Definition of Tungsten
1. a metallic element [n -S] : TUNGSTIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Tungsten
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