1
: a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
2
: a composite material in which carbon fibers are the reinforcing material
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Fast lithium ion transfer is ensured by a fast ion conductor coating on the cathode, fast-charging graphite and novel nano-coating technologies for the anode, multi-gradient layered electrode design, and ultra-high conductivity electrolyte formulation.
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
Used by Graf in 1988 to win the Golden Slam, the injection molding pushed compression molding of graphite by the wayside for the time being.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
There are two color options available: graphite or pale gray.
—PCMAG, 24 Sep. 2024
The headband contains 20 cooling units, each of which consists of nine mini-towers of porous and heat-conducting graphite.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
Used by Graf in 1988 to win the Golden Slam, the injection molding pushed compression molding of graphite by the wayside for the time being.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
There are two color options available: graphite or pale gray.
—PCMAG, 24 Sep. 2024
The headband contains 20 cooling units, each of which consists of nine mini-towers of porous and heat-conducting graphite.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Graphite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphite. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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graphite
noun
graph·ite
ˈgraf-ˌīt 
: a soft shiny black carbon that is used in making lead pencils and as a dry lubricant
Medical Definition
graphite
noun
graph·ite
ˈgraf-ˌīt
: carbon of a soft black lustrous form that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
called also plumbago
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