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filament

/ˈfɪləmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does filament mean?

noun

A long, thin thread or fiber, especially one used in a light bulb or other electrical device. A thin, thread-like structure, such as a nerve or a blood vessel.

Example

"The filament in the light bulb was damaged and needed to be replaced."

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