wolfram

noun

wol·​fram ˈwu̇l-frəm How to pronounce wolfram (audio)
1
: wolframite
2
: tungsten

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The film’s title refers to the mineral wolfram, which Thornton described as a key raw material in weapons manufacturing whose wartime price frequently eclipsed that of gold. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 June 2026 The children in the film are working in the wolfram [tungsten] mines. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026 The chemical element, also known as wolfram, occurs naturally in certain minerals. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 27 July 2024

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German

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wolfram was in 1757

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“Wolfram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolfram. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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