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graphite

[graf-ahyt] / ˈgræf aɪt /
NOUN
carbon
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Antonyms
STRONG


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The two sides also signed a joint exploration agreement covering copper, gold, graphite and iron ore.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The method works with standard graphite electrodes as well as advanced materials such as silicon or SiOx, making it relevant for both current lithium-ion batteries and next-generation designs.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

China also controls 80% of the supply of refined cobalt and 98% of refined graphite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Keane illustrated the five-minute film with graphite on paper, depicting the arc of Bryant’s letter— from young Kobe tossing rolled-up tube socks, to NBA glory, to retiring at 37.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Under the rubbery fake toes are layers of black carbon graphite that look nothing like a real foot, but the foot flexes with me and gives some bounce to my step.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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