Filaments Meaning in English
word · lemma: filament
ˈfɪɫəmənts
FIL-uh-muhnts
fˈɪləmənts
FIL-uh-muhnts
Definition
Thin threads or fibers, often found in light bulbs, plants, or as very fine strands in other materials.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in scientific, technical, or biological contexts—'filaments of a light bulb', 'muscle filaments', 'plant filaments.' Not used for regular thread or hair. Plural, refers to many thin strands.
Spanish: filamentosPortuguese (BR): filamentosPortuguese (PT): filamentosChinese (Simplified): 细丝 - 灯丝Chinese (Traditional): 細絲 - 燈絲Hindi: धागे - तंतुएँArabic: خيوط رفيعة - أسلاك دقيقةBengali: সুতা - তন্তু (বৈজ্ঞানিক অর্থে)Russian: нити - волокна (научные)Japanese: フィラメント - 繊維（せんい）Vietnamese: sợi mảnh - sợi nhỏKorean: 필라멘트 - 섬유 (과학적 의미)Turkish: lif - iplikçik - filamentUrdu: تار - ریشہ (سائنسی معنی میں)Indonesian: filamen - serabut halus
Example Sentences
The old light bulb has two thin filaments inside.
basic
Spider webs are made of strong filaments.
basic
Some plants have white filaments around their seeds.
basic
Scientists examined the muscle filaments under a microscope.
natural
The 3D printer uses plastic filaments to make objects layer by layer.
natural
If the filaments break, the light bulb won't work anymore.
natural