noun
- a soft, dark gray form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Examples
- The pencil’s graphite core left dark marks on the paper.
- Artists prefer softer graphite for shading techniques.
- Graphite is an excellent conductor of electricity.
- The factory uses graphite as a lubricant in high-temperature machinery.
- Pure graphite has a metallic luster and feels slippery to the touch.
- Graphite and diamond are both forms of carbon with different structures.