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graphite

[graf-ahyt] / ˈgræf aɪt /
NOUN
carbon
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Canada also has significant reserves of critical minerals like lithium, nickel and graphite.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The system combines improved heat transfer with porous graphite felt that can reach temperatures above 2,550 degrees Fahrenheit.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

The sodium-based material pulled sodium from the water, while a graphite electrode removed chloride.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

The graphite cubes in the cap soak up water and spread it across a larger surface area than your forehead so it evaporates faster, making you feel cooler, according to research.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

I lean down, fumbling as I shove the sticks of dark gray graphite back into the box.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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