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/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/
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ˈɡɹæfaɪt
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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.
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Technical terms like ferrite, perlite, graphite, and hardenite were bandied to and fro, and when Paget glibly brought out such a rare exotic as ferro-molybdenum, Benson forgot that he was a master ship-builder, […]
Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.
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Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.
A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
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To apply graphite to.
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used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
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