Graphite

/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ noun

An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.

Definition

  1. (noun) An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.
  2. (noun) Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness. “Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.”
  3. (noun) A grey colour.

Word stats

  • Graphite contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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What does Graphite mean?

An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.

How many letters are in Graphite?

Graphite has 8 letters.

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