Graphite
Pronunciation: /ˈɡræˌfaɪt/
Graphite (noun)
- a soft, black substance used in pencils for writing or drawing
- a form of carbon used in batteries and as a lubricant
Examples
- Graphite is used in pencils for writing.
- The artist prefers graphite for sketching.
Common collocations: graphite pencil, sharpen a graphite pencil, graphite structure, graphite layer, conduct electricity