thoriated
/ˈθɔriˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
- Describing a material, especially tungsten, that has been treated with or contains thorium, often to improve properties like heat resistance or electron emission.
- The lab ordered thoriated wire for the high-temperature experiment.
- The thoriated tungsten electrode is commonly used in TIG welding for its stability.
- Old vacuum tubes sometimes used thoriated filaments to emit electrons more efficiently.