graphite
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for graphite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A soft, dark grey form of carbon used in pencil "lead," lubricants, and industrial materials.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use graphite
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Coined in German (Graphit) in 1789 from Greek graphein, "to write," because of its use in pencils.
Full origin of graphite →Frequently asked questions
What does “graphite” mean?
The word “graphite” means a soft, dark grey form of carbon used in pencil "lead," lubricants, and industrial materials. In plain terms, the soft grey mineral used in pencils, not to be confused with "graphic.".
How do you pronounce “graphite”?
“Graphite” is pronounced GRA-fyt (/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “graphite” in a sentence?
Here is “graphite” used in a sentence: “The pencil left a smudge of graphite on his fingers.”
What part of speech is “graphite”?
“Graphite” is a noun.
Where does the word “graphite” come from?
The word “graphite” dates back to around 1789 and comes from German. Coined in German (Graphit) in 1789 from Greek graphein, "to write," because of its use in pencils.
Is “graphite” a common word?
“Graphite” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “graphite” have?
“Graphite” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, dark grey form of carbon used in pencil "lead," lubricants, and industrial materials.