wolfram

noun

wol·​fram ˈwu̇l-frəm How to pronounce wolfram (audio)

Examples of wolfram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The chemical element, also known as wolfram, occurs naturally in certain minerals. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 27 July 2024

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Word History

Etymology

German

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

wolfram

noun
wol·​fram ˈwu̇l-frəm How to pronounce wolfram (audio)

Medical Definition

wolfram

noun
wol·​fram ˈwu̇l-frəm How to pronounce wolfram (audio)

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