wolframium

/wɔlfreɪmiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74, a hard, silvery-white, dense, and radioactive metal, highly valued for its high melting point, high density, and its use in electronics.

“The researcher studied the properties of wolframium as a potential material for advanced electronics.”

Synonyms

  • tungsten
  • wolfram

Antonyms

  • non-radioactive element
  • soft metal