Metal wire in a light bulb (8)

I believe the answer is:

filament

(Other definitions for filament that I've seen before include "Thread-like object" , "Fine thread" , "Strand" , "Wire in incandescent bulb" , "Wire in light bulb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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