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
- In 1924 he determined the structure of graphite.
- The graphite covering of the reactor then ignited.
- The mineral graphite is one of the allotropes of carbon.
- He also pioneered the development of the graphite racquet.
- On the page is a discussion on the flamability of graphite.
- The problem already starts with carbon in the graphite form.
- The graphite takes on the shape of a three dimensional flake.
- The dislocations are caused by neutron passage through the graphite.
- Also unique is that the graphite in the Pro Staff Original is braided.
- Erasers are often found on the end of a pencil opposite the graphite point.
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