"filament" meaning in English

See filament in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈfɪləmənt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-filament.wav [UK] Forms: filament [singular], filaments [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A filament is a fine wire that can be heated until it glows
    Sense id: simple-filament-en-noun-0oZMcIll
  2. A filament is a thread-like structure that extends outward from the surface of the sun.
    Sense id: simple-filament-en-noun-CPD~SotO Categories (other): Astronomy, Physics
  3. A filament is the stalk of a flower stamen that supports the anther.
    Sense id: simple-filament-en-noun-ooT~a02i Categories (other): Botany
     
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