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Graphite

//ˈɡɹæfaɪt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors. countable, uncountable

    "Technical terms like ferrite, perlite, graphite, and hardenite were bandied to and fro, and when Paget glibly brought out such a rare exotic as ferro-molybdenum, Benson forgot that he was a master ship-builder, […]"

  2. 2
    used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors wordnet
  3. 3
    Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness. countable, uncountable

    "Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials."

  4. 4
    A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To apply graphite to. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from German Graphit (A. G. Werner 1789), from Ancient Greek γράφω (gráphō, “I write”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from German Graphit (A. G. Werner 1789), from Ancient Greek γράφω (gráphō, “I write”).

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