graphite
graphite
Definition
graph·ite (graf′īt′)
noun
a very soft, black, hexagonal mineral of pure carbon, formed in thin plates and found in metamorphic rocks: used in making electrodes, paints, the lead of pencils, etc.
Etymology: Ger graphit < Gr graphein, to write (see graphic): from its use as writing material
gra·phit′ic (grə fit′ik) adjective
graphite
Usage Examples
Preposition: on
- paper: Study of a beech tree 1805 Graphite on cream paper.
Converse of object
- contain: Slightly heavier rods either contain more graphite or some glass fiber that greatly enhances their ability to stand up to some abuse.
- include: The former includes graphite as flakes and the latter includes graphite in spherical or nodular form.
- use: Pencil You can only use graphite ( ' lead ' ) pencils here.
Adjective modifier
- nuclear: This PhD project aims to develop mechanistic models for the prediction of irradiated behavior in nuclear graphite.
- pyrolytic: HOPG ( highly orientated pyrolytic graphite ) and mica substrates when analyzed by ambient AFM appear to show perfect atomic arrays.
- bulk: This is the way graphene molecules were " extracted " from bulk graphite.
- dark: Dark Graphite metallic, for example, forms a strong contrast to the drivetrain and running gear, which is finished in silver.
- spheroidal: Mg ( Magnesium ) Converts flake graphite to spheroidal graphite giving strength & ductility.
Modifies a noun
- spool: SHAKESPEARE DYNAMIC REEL A stylish 1 ball bearing reel that is supplied with 2 graphite spools.
- shaft: Fitted with a high quality Ram graphite shaft for extra distance.
- toe-insert: Specifications: Graphite toe-insert: Allows 7g of weight to shift from the toe to heel, encouraging the clubface to square at impact.
- pencil: I prefer the graphite pencils sold in art supply stores.
- electrode: The feed oxide is melted using graphite electrodes which then is allowed to solidify into a large block.
- reel: Features Olive green graphite screw winch reel seat Comfortable handle finished in special rodent resistant shrink rubber.
Noun used with modifier
- grade: Tokai Carbon Europe is a stockist of premium grade graphites for EDM electrode, high temperature and mechanical applications.
- carbon: You show a pencil and point out it is carbon graphite.
- %: The cathode itself also contains around 10 % graphite -- more for more powerful batteries.
- torque: Fitted with exclusive 100 % low torque graphite shafts generating high club head speed.
- color: Color Graphite Cobalt Tomato Don't Mind Eagle Creek Local Messenger A classic shoulder bag.
Browse dictionary entries near graphite
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