Meaning & use
graphite
A soft, black, crystalline form of carbon used in pencil leads, lubricants, and batteries.
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The pencil's dark mark comes from a thin core of graphite mixed with clay.
Engineers use graphite as a lubricant because it reduces friction between metal parts.
A note on using this word
Graphite is often confused with graphic; the two are unrelated words despite their similar spelling.
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