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filament

 

[ หˆfษชlษ™mษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a light bulb

A filament is a thin wire inside a light bulb that gets hot and produces light when an electric current passes through it.

Synonyms

coil, element, wire

Examples of usage

  • The filament in an incandescent light bulb glows brightly when electricity flows through it.
  • When the filament in the light bulb burns out, the bulb needs to be replaced.
  • The filament is an essential component of a traditional light bulb.
Context #2 | Noun

in 3D printing

In 3D printing, a filament refers to the material used to create the physical object by depositing thin layers of the material on top of each other.

Synonyms

material, polymer, resin

Examples of usage

  • The 3D printer uses a plastic filament to create the object layer by layer.
  • The filament used in 3D printing can be made of various materials such as PLA or ABS.
  • Changing the filament in a 3D printer allows for different colors or properties in the printed object.
Context #3 | Noun

in biology

In biology, a filament is a long chain of cells that are attached end to end, forming a structure like a thread.

Synonyms

fiber, stalk, strand

Examples of usage

  • The filament of a plant is responsible for transferring nutrients and water throughout the organism.
  • The stamen of a flower consists of an anther and filament.
  • The filamentous algae provides habitats for various marine organisms.

Translations

Translations of the word "filament" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเค‡เคฌเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Filament

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ filamen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะธั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณkno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒฉใƒกใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filament

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filamento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฌ์œ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกkno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกkno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ็Šถ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlakno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรกรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™th

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filamento

Etymology

The word 'filament' comes from the Latin word 'filamentum', which means a thread or fiber. It has been used in various fields such as physics, biology, and technology to describe thin, elongated structures. The concept of a filament has evolved over time with advancements in science and technology, playing a crucial role in innovations like light bulbs and 3D printing.

See also: filaments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,082, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.