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graphite

/ˈɡræfaɪt/

/ˈɡræˌfaɪt/

graphitenoun

graphites

Traductions

graphiteMinéral noir utilisé notamment dans les crayons et comme lubrifiant.

The artist preferred using graphite for sketching because of its smooth texture.

L’artiste préférait utiliser du graphite pour esquisser, à cause de sa texture lisse.

Traductions supplémentaires

graphiteDans le domaine du dessin.

Définitions

A soft, black, carbon-based mineral used in pencils and as a lubricant.

The artist preferred using graphite for sketching because of its smooth texture.

A drawing or sketch executed with graphite pencils or sticks.

She mounted several of her finest graphites in the exhibition.

Synonymes

black lead

pencil lead

graphite powder

graphiteverb

graphited

Past Simple

graphited

Past Participle

graphiting

Gerund

/ˈɡræfaɪt/

/ˈɡræˌfaɪt/

Rare, chiefly technical: to coat or treat with graphite.

Traductions

Technicians graphited the mold to ensure the molten metal would release smoothly.

Les techniciens ont graphité le moule pour que le métal en fusion se démoule sans difficulté.

Définitions

To coat, impregnate, or treat (a surface or material) with graphite to reduce friction or enhance conductivity.

Technicians graphited the mold to ensure the molten metal would release smoothly.

Synonymes