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wolfram

/wɒlfɹæm/ noun · British & US
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What does wolfram mean?

noun

A type of metal, a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. It is a hard, dense, gray-white to gray-blue transition metal, which is highly corrosion-resistant and has high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Example

"The engineer used wolfram to create a strong and durable alloy for the aircraft engine."

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