graphite

UK
/ˈɡræfaɪt/
US
/ˈɡræˌfaɪt/

Traductions

graphitenoun
graphites
pl
Graphite is used as a lubricant in various industrial applications.
Графит используется в качестве смазки в различных промышленных приложениях.
Traductions supplémentaires
карандашный грифель
Synonymes
black lead
graphite powder
pencil lead
graphiteverb
graphited
Past Simple
graphited
Past Participle
graphiting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡræfaɪt/
US
/ˈɡræˌfaɪt/
Rare, chiefly technical: to coat or treat with graphite.

Définitions

graphitenoun
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.
graphiteverb
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.