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graphite

noun

/ˈɡræfaɪt/

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

carbon, pencil lead, coal, mineral

diamond, chalk

graphite pencil, graphite electrode, graphite powder, graphite rod

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.