das Filament
Translation
filament, thread, wire
Examples
Das Filament der Glühbirne ist durchgebrannt.
The filament of the light bulb has burnt out.
Für den 3D-Drucker brauchen wir neues Filament.
We need new filament for the 3D printer.
Grammar Patterns
the filament + verb The filament glows brightly. Das Filament glüht hell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Draht (wire), Faser (fiber), Glühfaden (incandescent filament)
Etymology
From Latin 'filum' meaning 'thread'. It refers to a thread-like structure.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'filament' in a lightbulb which is a very fine 'file' or thread of metal.