Word Meaning

graphite definition and meaning

n. 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.

Crossword clues for graphite

- Black lead
- Golf club material
- Golf-club material
- Lead pencil substance
- Lead pencil's lead, misleadingly