Synonyms for graphite
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Noun
1. Black lead — an allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes…
Definitions
- n. 1
An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
Related words
- Word family
- graphitoid
- Phrases
- graphite bomb graphite fluoride
Forms
- Plural
- graphites → plumbagos…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| graphite | falling | |
| plumbago | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
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- 8 letters
- plumbago