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Vocabulary Entry
graphite
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A soft black form of carbon that is used in pencils and lubricants and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
Example Sentences
"The pencil was filled with high-quality graphite for smoother writing."
"Graphite is an important component in many batteries."
"Scientists are researching new uses for graphite in electronics."
V
verb
To write or draw with a pencil containing graphite.
Example Sentences
"She loves to graphite her thoughts in her journal every night."
"He decided to graphite the outline of the landscape before adding details."
"Artists often graphite on their canvas before painting."