twngsten

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Etymology

Borrowed from English tungsten, from Swedish tungsten (scheelite), from tung (heavy) + sten (stone).

Pronunciation

Noun

twngsten m (uncountable)

  1. tungsten
    Synonym: wolffram

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
twngsten dwngsten nhwngsten thwngsten
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “twngsten”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies