Definition of Graphite

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Graphite

Native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so soft as to leave a trace on paper. It is used for pencils (improperly called lead pencils), for crucibles, and as a lubricator, etc. Often called plumbago or black lead.

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Graphite Translations

graphite in German is Graphit
graphite in Spanish is grafito
graphite in Swedish is grafit

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