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graphite

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/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ English

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  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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