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Meaning of "graphite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRAPHITE

From German Graphit; from Greek graphein to write + -ite1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAPHITE

graphite  [ˈɡræfaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAPHITE

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Graphite is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRAPHITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

graphite

Graphite

Graphite /ˈɡræfaɪt/ is made almost entirely of carbon atoms, and as with diamond, is a semimetal native element mineral, and an allotrope of carbon. Graphite, meaning "writing stone", was named by Abraham Gottlob Werner in 1789 from the Ancient Greek γράφω, "to draw/write", for its use in pencils, where it is known as lead. Graphite is the most stable form of carbon under standard conditions. Therefore, it is used in thermochemistry as the standard state for defining the heat of formation of carbon compounds. Graphite may be considered the highest grade of coal, just above anthracite and alternatively called meta-anthracite, although it is not normally used as fuel because it is difficult to ignite.

Definition of graphite in the English dictionary

The definition of graphite in the dictionary is a blackish soft allotropic form of carbon in hexagonal crystalline form: used in pencils, crucibles, and electrodes, as a lubricant, as a moderator in nuclear reactors, and, in a carbon fibre form, as a tough lightweight material for sporting equipment Also called: plumbago.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRAPHITE


bisulfite
ˌbaɪˈsʌlfaɪt
bryophyte
ˈbraɪəˌfaɪt
bullfight
ˈbʊlˌfaɪt
catfight
ˈkætˌfaɪt
cockfight
ˈkɒkˌfaɪt
dogfight
ˈdɒɡˌfaɪt
endophyte
ˈɛndəʊˌfaɪt
epiphyte
ˈɛpɪˌfaɪt
fight
faɪt
firefight
ˈfaɪəˌfaɪt
gametophyte
ɡəˈmiːtəʊˌfaɪt
gunfight
ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt
hemimorphite
ˌhɛmɪˈmɔːfaɪt
macrophyte
ˈmækrəʊˌfaɪt
neophyte
ˈniːəʊˌfaɪt
phosphite
ˈfɒsfaɪt
prizefight
ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt
sporophyte
ˈspɔːrəʊˌfaɪt
sulfite
ˈsʌlfaɪt
sulphite
ˈsʌlfaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAPHITE

graphicacy
graphical
graphical display unit
graphical user interface
graphically
graphicalness
graphicly
graphicness
graphics
graphics adapter
graphics card
graphitic
graphitisable
graphitisation
graphitise
graphitizable
graphitization
graphitize
graphitoid
graphium

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAPHITE

bisulphite
black and white
black-and-white
hydrogen sulphite
hydrosulphite
hypophosphite
hyposulphite
in black and white
in the white
off-white
ophite
psephite
pyromorphite
Snow White
snow-white
sodium hyposulphite
sodium metabisulphite
synadelphite
the white
white

Synonyms and antonyms of graphite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «graphite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAPHITE

Find out the translation of graphite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of graphite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «graphite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

石墨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

grafito
570 millions of speakers

English

graphite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रेफाइट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجرافيت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

графит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

grafita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৃষ্ণসীস নামক ধাতু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

graphite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Grafit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grafit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

黒鉛
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흑연
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Grafit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

graphite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிராஃபைட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रेफाइट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

grafit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

grafite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

grafit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

графіт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

grafit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γραφίτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grafiet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grafit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grafitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of graphite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAPHITE»

The term «graphite» is very widely used and occupies the 14.974 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAPHITE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «graphite» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «graphite» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about graphite

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QUOTES WITH «GRAPHITE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word graphite.
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Peter Falk
I'm old fashioned. I really think you should know how to draw before you start painting. I use charcoal and graphite; I put a skylight in. In my house, I turned the garage into an art studio. So I'm awash in art studios.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAPHITE»

Discover the use of graphite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to graphite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Graphite Intercalation Compounds and Applications
This book presents the synthesis, crystal structures, phase transitions, lattice dynamics, electronic structures, electron transport properties, magnetic properties, surface phenomena, and applications of graphite intercalation compounds.
Toshiaki Enoki Professor of Chemistry Tokyo Institute of Technology, Masatsugu Suzuki Professor of Physics University of New York at Binghamton, Morinobu Endo Professor of Electrical Engineering Shinshu University, 2003
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Graphite and Precursors
" This first volume of the World of Carbon book series focuses on graphite and its precursors, including its origin and various implications.
Pierre Delhaes, 2000
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Graphite
This is the second, more extensive collection which presents a somewhat different view of the camps and the lives of ordinary people caught up in terrible circumstances.
Varlam Tikhonovich Shalamov, 1981
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Handbook of Carbon, Graphite, Diamonds and Fullerenes: ...
Processing, Properties and Applications Hugh O. Pierson. The calculated electron~density contour of the sp2 orbital is similar in shape to that of the sp3 orbital shown in Figs. 2.8 and 2.9. These three identical sp2 orbitals are in the same plane ...
Hugh O. Pierson, 1994
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Management of Ageing in Graphite Reactor Cores
Nuclear power currently contributes nearly a quarter of the electricity needs of the UK. Much of this is from nuclear reactor plants developed some fifty years ago.
Gareth B. Neighbour, 2007
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Machining of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) and Spheroidal ...
This dissertation presents the results of extensive experimental studies conducted on gaining a detailed and comparative understanding of the tribological issues and progressive cutting tool wear mechanisms encountered in the machining of ...
K. Philip Varghese, 2008
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Graphite, Graphene, and Their Polymer Nanocomposites
With its multidisciplinary approach, this book provides a broader scientific and engineering perspective necessary for meaningful advancements to take place.
Prithu Mukhopadhyay, Rakesh K. Gupta, 2012
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A Practical Guide to Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption ...
The book concludes with a series of helpful appendices featuring a fascinating historical account of GFAAS, a guide to relevant literature in the field, and a valuable compilation of conditions for performing GFAAS.
David J. Butcher, Joseph Sneddon, 1998
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Cast Irons
Dark gray/black particles are type D graphite, (b) Primary carbides (white constituent) in a predominantly pearlitic matrix. Graphite is type A. (c) Steadite ( white spotted constituent) in a pearlite matrix, (d) Combined primary carbides and steadite ...
Joseph R. Davis, 1996
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Securing the Safe Performance of Graphite Reactor Cores
The book is a sequel to the successful RSC publication Managing of Ageing Processes in Graphite Reactor Cores, but with the emphasis on the challenges for the future safe performance.
Gareth B. Neighbour, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAPHITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term graphite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Elcora Resources' Troy Grant on leading the graphite production race
(TSXV: ERA) about their graphite production timeline and newly completed processing facility. They also discuss Elcora's high grade Sri ... «InvestorIntel, Jul 15»
2
Triton Minerals moves into high gear at Mozambique graphite projects
Triton Minerals (ASX:TON) is progressing development of its Mozambique graphite projects with the Nicanda Hill Definitive Feasibility Study on ... «Proactive Investors Australia, Jul 15»
3
Iranian company to hold intl. tender to buy UHP grade graphite
By Fatih Karimov – Trend: Iran 's Khouzestan Steel Company intends to hold an international tender for buying 1,000 metric tons of UHP grade ... «Trend News Agency, Jul 15»
4
Iran: Graphite electrode
Iran: Graphite electrode. 12 July 2015 18:42 GMT. Supply of 450-millimetre graphite electrodes. Subscriber access only. Sign In. Email address. Password. «MEED, Jul 15»
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Graphite: Next hot commodity or flaky fad?
Valence Industries CEO Christopher Darby says a good-quality resource is only one of three fundamental pillars for success in the graphite ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
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Great Lakes Graphite: The Best Opportunity In The Graphite Space
Great Lakes Graphite (OTCMKTS:GLKIF) is arguably the best opportunity in the graphite space today given its valuation and its strategy. «Smarter Analyst, Jul 15»
7
Black Rock Mining has assays pending from world-class graphite
The first infill hole drilled an encouraging 120 metre graphitic schist interval from 10 metres, indicating that the broad zone of graphite ... «Proactive Investors USA & Canada, Jul 15»
8
Northern Graphite Corporation Closes Short Form Prospectus …
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 9, 2015) - NORTHERN GRAPHITE CORPORATION (TSX VENTURE:NGC) (the "Corporation" or "Northern Graphite") ... «Junior Mining Network, Jul 15»
9
Nouveau Monde: Graphite Prospecting Results-Tony Block …
These results further expand the graphite mineralization observed previously over the Tony claim block and confirm the potential for the 12 km ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
10
World class graphite provides real graphene market advantage for …
July 6, 2015 — InvestorIntel Publisher Tracy Weslosky in an interview with Mark Thompson, Managing Director for Talga Resources Ltd. (ASX: ... «InvestorIntel, Jul 15»

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