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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

graphite Related Forms
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.