Meaning
filament, thread
- A slender threadlike object or fiber, natural or synthetic.
- The thin conducting wire in an incandescent light bulb.
In a sentence
Il filamento della vecchia lampadina si è bruciato ieri sera.
The filament of the old light bulb burned out yesterday evening.
Al microscopio si nota un sottile filamento vegetale.
Under the microscope, a thin plant filament can be seen.
Questo tessuto innovativo è composto da filamenti sintetici resistenti.
This innovative fabric is composed of durable synthetic filaments.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| filamento | masculine · singular |
| filamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in scientific, botanical, and technical contexts.
- Derives from the verb 'filare' (to spin, to draw out).