filament

• Objeto fino e filiforme ou fibra, especialmente encontrado em lâmpadas elétricas, estruturas biológicas ou materiais têxteis.

A slender threadlike object or fiber, especially one found in electrical bulbs, biological structures, or textile materials.

1. Thin fiber or threadB2formalscientific

   A very thin, thread-like structure or fiber.

   Filamento fino ou fio

   • The spider's web is made of fine filaments.
   • The filament of the light bulb burned out.
   • Under the microscope, the filament appeared as a long, thin strand.

   Sinônimosfiberfibrilhairstrandthread

2. Electrical componentB2formaltechnical

   A thin wire in a light bulb that glows when heated by an electric current.

   Filamento

   • The filament in the incandescent bulb is made of tungsten.
   • When the filament breaks, the bulb stops working.
   • The filament glows white-hot when electricity passes through it.

3. Biological structureC1formalscientific

   A long, thin structure found in cells or tissues, such as in muscles or nerves.

   Estrutura filamentosa

   • Muscle filaments are responsible for contraction.
   • The nerve filament transmits signals to the brain.
   • Cytoskeletal filaments provide structural support to cells.

   Sinônimosfiberfibrilstrandthread