filament

noun

ˈfi-lə-mənt How to pronounce filament (audio)
Definition of filamentnext
as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the cable was made up of fine filaments twisted together

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Recent Examples of filament Aquafil and Huvis/TK Chemical work in nylon and polyester filament. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 The mycelium—the branching network of microscopic filaments that makes up most of a fungus—has been made into leather alternatives, packaging, insulation and even building materials. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 Justin Call, Modovolo’s CEO and co-founder, said the company tested numerous high-performance materials before selecting Lyten’s filament. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 The team tested the JWST observations against a computer simulation, finding gas in the infalling filament scenario would indeed take a shape similar to that seen in NGC 4696. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for filament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
  1. fiber
  2. wire
  3. thread
Noun
  • Papaya promotes gut health with its high fiber and water content.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Every data center requires reliable power, water, fiber connectivity, land, cooling systems and resilient transmission infrastructure.
    — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of fiber
Noun
  • The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Safely lift grease and grime from grill grates without wire bristles, harsh chemicals or endless scrubbing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Actual trades and abilities aside, are there connective threads between what makes an athlete or an artist great?
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
  • To prove the effectiveness of thread-ectronic sensors, Sonkusale his team demonstrated how their innovation amplified subtle signals that could, in context, indicate stress, illness, and more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of thread

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