graphite
nounHow many syllables in graphite?
There are 2 syllables in the word graphite.How to pronounce graphite:
Definition of graphite:
- graphite (noun):
- used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
- a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
Synonyms for graphite:
atomic number 6
black lead
c
carbon
lead
pencil
plumbago
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