filament

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As people have begun to print more and more whistles, they’ve also tacked on their own unique touches to the designs: messages of protest, information about immigrants’ rights hotlines, special filament colors.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2026

"Baird would have used ordinary filament lamps, no micro controllers, very basic photodiodes, nowhere near what we've got now," Toms said.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Soon after, the dark filament detached on one side and shot outward, unrolling violently as it moved.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

Some clear glass halos and discs hang in space, suspended on filament.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

He stood over it muttering to himself, thoughtfully fingering a filament of his mustache.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig