tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ noun4 •A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.He then explained that tungsten has the highest melting point, and the highest boiling point, of all known elements. •Any of various commercially available alloys principally of tungsten.There was a bar of tungsten on the bench, and they were invited to feel how heavy it was. •A light bulb containing tungsten.We have several business houses where tungstens are used as window lights only, and find that in nearly every one the wiring was arranged to get more light, leaving the consumption about the same. — 1909 •(no longer used) scheelite, calcium tungstate formstungstens
