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As a noun, graphite means 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. As a verb, it means apply graphite to.

Meanings of graphite

4 meanings

noun

  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.

  2. Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.

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

  3. A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.

verb

  1. To apply graphite to.

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noun: used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
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