Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
graphitization
Noun
/ˌɡræfɪtʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of converting a material into graphite or increasing its graphite content.
Examples
- Graphitization is crucial in the manufacturing of certain batteries.
- The metal’s properties improved significantly after the graphitization process.
- Researchers are studying graphitization in natural occurring carbon deposits.
Meaning
Graphitization refers to the transformation of carbon-based materials into graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon known for its electrical conductivity and lubricating properties.
Synonyms
- Graphite formation
- Carbon conversion
- Carbonization
