wolfram

noun

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

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

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 23 Dec. 2024.

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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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