graphite
IPA: grˈæfaɪt
noun
- An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
- A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
- Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
verb
- (transitive) To apply graphite to.
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Examples of "graphite" in Sentences
- The pencil I used to sketch the portrait was filled with smooth graphite
- Graphite is a form of carbon that is commonly used in pencils
- The dark graphite markings contrasted beautifully against the white paper
- The artist used graphite to create intricate shading in the still life drawing
- The metallic element in the pencil tip allowed for precise graphite lines to be drawn
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