graphite
Collocations
3ADJ.
other, pure, used
VERB + GRAPHITE
like, made
GRAPHITE + NOUN
clay, fibreglass, food, tobacco
Definitions
noun
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.
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, […]
Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.
Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.
A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
verb
To apply graphite to.
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noun — used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
- plumbago
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6Technical 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 shi
WiktionaryModern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.
WiktionaryThe "lead" of the pencil is actually a mixture of graphite, clay and wax with a binder that seals the lead in the wooden shaft.
Tatoeba · #6177801Two kinds of lubricant are used on a bicycle--oil and graphite.
Tatoeba · #8811206Only oil of the best quality and pure graphite should be used.
Tatoeba · #8811207No graphite pencils, food, tobacco, chewing gum, lighters, matches, or pocketknives will be permitted inside the clean room.
Tatoeba · #12015014