Graphite pencil: meaning, definitions and examples

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graphite pencil

 

[ ˈɡrafʌɪt ˈpɛnsəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing tool

A graphite pencil is a writing or drawing instrument consisting of a thin stick of graphite encased in a cylinder of wood or other material. It is used for various purposes such as writing, drawing, sketching, and shading.

Synonyms

drawing pencil, lead pencil, pencil

Examples of usage

  • She used a graphite pencil to sketch the outline of the portrait.
  • He preferred using a graphite pencil for taking notes in class.

Translations

Translations of the word "graphite pencil" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lápis de grafite

🇮🇳 ग्रेफाइट पेंसिल

🇩🇪 Graphitstift

🇮🇩 pensil grafit

🇺🇦 графітний олівець

🇵🇱 ołówek grafitowy

🇯🇵 グラファイト鉛筆

🇫🇷 crayon de graphite

🇪🇸 lápiz de grafito

🇹🇷 grafit kalemi

🇰🇷 흑연 연필

🇸🇦 قلم رصاص جرافيت

🇨🇿 grafitová tužka

🇸🇰 grafitová ceruzka

🇨🇳 石墨铅笔

🇸🇮 grafitni svinčnik

🇮🇸 grafít blýantur

🇰🇿 графитті қарындаш

🇬🇪 გრაფიტის ფანქარი

🇦🇿 qrafit karandaş

🇲🇽 lápiz de grafito

Word origin

The graphite pencil has a long history dating back to the 16th century when graphite was first discovered in England. Initially, graphite sticks were wrapped in string or sheepskin for writing. The modern wooden pencil we know today originated in the 17th century. The combination of graphite and wood revolutionized writing instruments, making them more accessible and convenient for everyday use.