graphite Meaning & Definition
What Does Graphite Mean?
As a noun, graphite means 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, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors. It can also mean Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness. As a verb, it means To apply graphite to.
Graphite at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɹæfaɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | black lead, plumbago and carbon fiber |
| Plural | graphites |
| Verb forms | graphites, graphiting, graphited |
Graphite Definition (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, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
- Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.
Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.
- A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
graphite:
Graphite as a Verb
- To apply graphite to.
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.
- 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.
- A grey colour.
Synonyms of Graphite
Graphite synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Graphite
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Graphite in a Sentence
Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.
graphite:
Word Forms & Grammar
graphite (countable and uncountable, plural graphites)
graphite (third-person singular simple present graphites, present participle graphiting, simple past and past participle graphited)
Words That Rhyme With Graphite
Origin of Graphite
Borrowed from German Graphit (A. G. Werner 1789), from Ancient Greek γράφω (gráphō, “to write”).
How Do You Say Graphite?
Graphite is pronounced //ˈɡɹæfaɪt// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Graphite
Is graphite a noun or a verb?
Graphite is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for graphite?
You can replace graphite with words such as black lead, plumbago and carbon fiber. See the full list of graphite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of graphite?
The plural of graphite is graphites.
What is the past tense of graphite?
The past tense of graphite is graphited. The present participle is graphiting.