graphite

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Synonyms: gryphite, griphite, graphic, grapheme, granite, gnathite, graphics, grapholite, graphism, graphist, graphitic

Antonyms: gryphite, griphite, graphic, grapheme, granite, gnathite, graphics, grapholite, graphism, graphist, graphitic

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Noun

1. An [[allotrope]] of [[carbon]], consisting of planes of carbon [[atom]]s arranged in [[hexagonal]] [[array]]s with the [[plane]]s stacked loosely, that is used as a dry [[lubricant]], in "lead" [[pencil]]s, and as a [[moderator]] in some [[nuclear reactor]]s.
2. Graphite-[[reinforced]] [[plastic]], a [[composite]] [[plastic]] made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.
3. A [[grey]] colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To apply graphite to.

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