Wolfram Meaning
/ˈwʊlfrəm/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounwolframite
nountungsten
Sentence Examples
Wolfram is an alternative and older name for the element tungsten.
Tungsten has the chemical symbol W, which is taken from wolfram.
Tungsten is also known as wolfram in some languages.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lamp's filament is made of ____, a metal that withstands high heat.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ is another name for tungsten, a heavy metal that is often used to make the filaments in light bulbs today.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from German Wolfram, of obscure origin. Generally assumed to be derived from Wolf (“wolf”) + Rahm (“cream, soot”), a calque of Latin lupi spuma (“wolf's froth”), coined by Georg Agricola in the 16th century and a term of contempt due to its lesser value compared to tin and its degradation to the tin smelting process. Else, possibly derived from a personal name, where the second element is derived from *hrabn (“raven”).
Explore More C2 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lamp's filament is made of ____, a metal that withstands high heat.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ is another name for tungsten, a heavy metal that is often used to make the filaments in light bulbs today.