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graphite

 

[ หˆษกrafสŒษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pencil

A grey crystalline allotropic form of carbon, used as a solid lubricant, in pencils, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

Synonyms

carbon black, lead

Examples of usage

  • The pencil lead is made of graphite.
  • Graphite is a common material used in pencils.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

A soft black mineral consisting of native carbon and occurring in metamic rocks.

Synonyms

black lead, plumbago

Examples of usage

  • Graphite is often used as a lubricant in industrial applications.
  • The properties of graphite make it useful in various industries.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

A form of carbon used in making electrodes, brushes, and other electrical components.

Synonyms

carbon, coal

Examples of usage

  • Graphite is a key component in batteries and fuel cells.
  • The conductivity of graphite makes it valuable in electronic devices.

Translations

Translations of the word "graphite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grafite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคซเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Graphit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ grafit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐั„ั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grafit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graphite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grafito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grafit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘์—ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุงููŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grafit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grafit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿณๅขจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grafit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐั„ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qrafit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grafito

Etymology

The word 'graphite' comes from the Greek word 'graphein', meaning 'to write'. It was first documented in the 18th century by German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner. Graphite has been used for centuries in various applications, from writing instruments to industrial uses.

See also: autograph, graph, grapheme, graphic, graphing, monograph, xylograph.

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Position #8,662 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.