filament
filament /ˈfɪl.ə.mənt/ noun [C]
1 F0 a thin thread or fibre of natural or artificial material: » Toothbrushes should be replaced when the filaments become worn.» glass/silk filamentsThesaurus+: ↑General words for textiles2 F0 a thin wire, especially one that lights up inside an electric light bulb: » a tungsten filamentThesaurus+: ↑Electrical components and circuitry |