원자 번호 74번의 희유금속 원소로, 녹는점이 매우 높고 단단하여 전구의 필라멘트나 합금 재료로 널리 쓰이는 회백색의 금속.
A hard, steel-gray metallic element with atomic number 74, characterized by the highest melting point of all elements and used in filaments and heavy alloys.
예문:
"The high melting point of tungsten makes it ideal for use in rocket engine nozzles."
"Tungsten carbide is frequently used in industrial drill bits because of its extreme durability."