Wolfram: meaning, definitions and examples

The name 'wolfram' is derived from the German word 'Wolfram', which refers to the mineral 'wolfrahm.' The term is believed to come from the old German word 'wolf rahm,' meaning 'wolf's foam,' which alludes to the silicate mineral wolframite, which was considered to be troublesome in the smelting of tin. Wolfram was first isolated as a pure element in 1783 by the Spanish chemist Juan José de Elhuyar and his brother Fausto, who extracted it from wolframite. The element's name was later adapted to tungsten, derived from the Swedish word 'tung sten', meaning 'heavy stone', as it was recognized for its high density and hardness. Over the years, both names gained popularity, with 'tungsten' being predominantly used in English-speaking countries, while 'wolfram' remained popular in many other languages and in technical contexts.

This word's position of #31,611 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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