graphitic

Variant of 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

Related Forms:

  • graphitic gra·phit′ic (grə fit′ik) adjective

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