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blacklead

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noun

  1. The metal lead.

verb

  1. To cover, treat or polish with graphite

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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.”
  3. A grey colour.

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