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Definitions
n.
A soft, dark grey form of carbon used in pencils, as a lubricant, and in nuclear reactors
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🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
Pencils contain graphite, a form of carbon that leaves marks on paper when writing.
- 2.
Industrial machines use graphite as a lubricant because it can withstand high temperatures.
- 3.
The artist preferred graphite pencils for sketching because they were easy to erase and blend.