About The Word Graphite
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Graphite
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What's The Definition Of Graphite?
[n] used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
Synonyms | Synonyms for Graphite: black lead | plumbago Related Terms | Find terms related to Graphite: See Also | atomic number 6 | C | carbon | lead | pencil lead Graphite In Webster's Dictionary \Graph"ite\, n. [Gr. gra`fein to write: cf. F.
graphite. See {Graphic}.] (Min.)
Native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or
granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so
soft as to leave a trace on paper. It is used for pencils
(improperly called lead pencils), for crucibles, and as a
lubricator, etc. Often called plumbago or black lead.
{Graphite battery} (Elec.), a voltaic battery consisting of
zinc and carbon in sulphuric acid, or other exciting
liquid.
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