Filaments: meaning, definitions and examples

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filaments

 

[ หˆfษชlษ™mษ™nts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in biology

Threadlike structures, especially a slender, threadlike object or fiber, such as a nerve fiber or a root hair.

Synonyms

fibers, strands, threads

Examples of usage

  • The filaments in a plant root absorb water and minerals from the soil.
  • Nerve filaments transmit signals throughout the body.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

Thin wire elements, especially as part of a light bulb or electronic device.

Synonyms

coils, elements, wires

Examples of usage

  • The filaments in an incandescent light bulb emit light when heated.
  • The filament in a vacuum tube controls the flow of electrons.

Translations

Translations of the word "filaments" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filamentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเค‚เคคเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Filamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ filamen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะธั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณkna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒฉใƒกใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filaments

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filamentos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filamentler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋ผ๋ฉ˜ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกkna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกkna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†ไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filamenti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรฆรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒญแƒ™แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liflษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filamentos

Word origin

The word 'filament' originated from the Latin word 'filamentum', meaning a thread or filament. The use of filaments in various fields such as biology and technology has been essential for different functions and applications.

See also: filament.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,469 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.