filament — a very thin thread or fiber, especially one in a light bulb that glows when heated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very thin thread or fiber, especially one in a light bulb that glows when heated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪləmənt/
Korean meaning: 아주 가는 실이나 섬유, 특히 전구 속에서 열을 받아 빛나는 실
Korean pronunciation: **필**러먼트
Example Sentences
- The scientist examined the spider's web filaments under a microscope and declared them 'nature's finest fishing line.'
- When the old lamp's filament finally gave up, it flickered like it was saying goodbye.
- Modern LED filaments are designed to look like traditional bulbs but last much longer.
filament
NOUN//ˈfɪləmənt//
a very thin thread or fiber, especially one in a light bulb that glows when heated
a very thin thread or fiber, especially one in a light bulb that glows when heated
The filament's element finds its perfect complement!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '실을 잣다'는 뜻의 filum(실)에서 시작되었습니다. 마치 거미가 가는 실을 뽑아내듯이, 아주 가는 실 모양의 것들을 지칭하게 되었어요.
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📝Examples
“The scientist examined the spider's web filaments under a microscope and declared them 'nature's finest fishing line.'”
“When the old lamp's filament finally gave up, it flickered like it was saying goodbye.”
“Modern LED filaments are designed to look like traditional bulbs but last much longer.”
“The muscle filaments contract and relax to create movement in our body.”
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