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fil·a·ment
 filament
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- pronunciation:
- fI
l
mnt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a fine thread, wire, or fiber.
- similar words:
- line
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| definition 2: |
a fine wire that lights or heats up when electric current is passed through it.
Electricity makes the filament inside a light bulb glow.
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| derivation: |
filamentary (adj.) |
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