noun Download 🔗Share 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 and in "lead" pencils. Examples : "The artist used a graphite pencil to sketch the design for her new painting. " material substance chemistry geology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness. Examples : "Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials." compound material substance technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A grey colour. Examples : "The pencil's lead was a light graphite color. " color Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading