Graphite

Definitions

1. An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
   countable, uncountable
2. Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.
   countable, uncountable
3. A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Technical terms like⟳ ferrite, perlite, graphite, and hardenite were bandied to and fro, and when Paget glibly brought out such a rare exotic as ferro-molybdenum, Benson forgot that he was a master ship-builder, […]”

“Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.”

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