钨 (wū) - Tungsten — a hard, dense, gray-white metallic element

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Tungsten — a hard, dense, gray-white metallic element with high melting point, used in filaments, alloys, and industrial applications.

Tungsten — a hard, dense, gray-white metallic element

Usage highlights

Tungsten filamentTungsten steelTungsten oreTungsten carbideTungsten alloyTungsten electrode

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The light bulb filament is made of tungsten (钨丝).
  • Tungsten steel is used for cutting tools (钨钢).
  • This mine produces tungsten ore (钨矿).
  • Tungsten carbide is extremely hard (碳化钨).

Collocations

  • Tungsten filament(钨丝)
  • Tungsten steel(钨钢)
  • Tungsten ore(钨矿)
  • Tungsten carbide(碳化钨)
  • Tungsten alloy(钨合金)
  • Tungsten electrode(钨电极)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Tungsten was discovered in the 18th century and gets its name from the Swedish 'tung sten' meaning 'heavy stone'.
  • China is the world's largest producer and consumer of tungsten, accounting for over 80% of global supply.
  • Tungsten's exceptional properties make it crucial for industrial, military, and technological applications.

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