(graph-ite) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a form of carbon that is soft and black. it is used in pencils and batteries.

Example Sentence

The eraser on my pencil wears out long before I run out of graphite.

More Example Sentences

Artists often use graphite for their sketches.

Synonyms

carbon; pencil lead; black lead

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Rhymes

  • graphite