Wolfram vs. Tungsten

Wolfram vs. Tungsten — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Wolfram and Tungsten

Wolframnoun

wolframite

Tungstennoun

A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.

Wolframnoun

(dated) tungsten

Tungstennoun

A light bulb containing tungsten.

Wolframnoun

a heavy gray-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

Tungstennoun

scheelite, calcium tungstate

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Tungstennoun

a heavy gray-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite