1. to convert into graphite or to coat with graphite
Usage: British spelling (American: graphitizes); third-person singular present tense; technical/industrial context

Examples

• The manufacturing process graphitises the metal surface to improve conductivity.
• Heat treatment graphitises the carbon in the alloy.
• The factory graphitises components to reduce friction.
• When iron ore is exposed to extreme temperatures, it gradually graphitises.
• The coating graphitises the electrode for better electrical performance.