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GRAPHITES
Noun
graphites
plural of graphite
Anagrams
• earth pigs, earth-pigs, earthpigs
Source: Wiktionary
GRAPHITE
Graph"ite, n. Etym: [Gr. graphite. See Graphic.] (Min.)
Definition: Native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so soft as to leave a trace on paper. It is used for pencils (improperly called lead pencils), for crucibles, and as a lubricator, etc. Often called plumbago or black lead. Graphite battery (Elec.), a voltaic battery consisting of zinc and carbon in sulphuric acid, or other exciting liquid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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