Filaments: meaning, definitions and examples

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filaments

[ ˈfɪləmənts ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 filamentos

🇮🇳 तंतु

🇩🇪 Filamente

🇮🇩 filamen

🇺🇦 нитки

🇵🇱 włókna

🇯🇵 フィラメント

🇫🇷 filaments

🇪🇸 filamentos

🇹🇷 filamentler

🇰🇷 필라멘트

🇸🇦 خيوط

🇨🇿 vlákna

🇸🇰 vlákna

🇨🇳 细丝

🇸🇮 filamenti

🇮🇸 þræðir

🇰🇿 жіптер

🇬🇪 ბოჭკოები

🇦🇿 liflər

🇲🇽 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.