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graphite

Pronunciation: /ˈgrafʌɪt/

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Definition of graphite

noun

[mass noun]

a grey crystalline allotropic form of carbon which occurs as a mineral in some rocks and can be made from coke. It is used as a solid lubricant, in pencils, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.