Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grafite
noun
/ɡræˈfaɪt/
Definition
A form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant.
Examples
- She prefers using a graphite pencil for her sketching because it glides smoothly on paper.
- The artist created beautiful drawings with different grades of graphite.
- Graphite is also used in the production of lubricants due to its slippery nature.
Meaning
Grafite is a soft, lustrous form of carbon that is commonly used in various applications, including writing and manufacturing materials.
Synonyms
- Carbon
- Lead
- Graphene