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graphite

noun
/ˈɡræfaɪt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

Synonyms

carbon, pencil lead, coal, mineral

Antonyms

diamond, chalk

Collocations

graphite pencil, graphite electrode, graphite powder, graphite rod

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