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Graphite

Graphite Meaning & Definition
Graphite Definition And Meaning

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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