Synonyms of graphite
7 similar words
Another word for graphite is plumbago. Other synonyms of graphite are black lead, carbon fiber reinforced plastic, carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, graphite composite and CFRP.
Synonyms and similar words for graphite
nounAn allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the...
- plumbagoGraphite.
- black leadGraphite, especially as used in pencils.
Meaning of graphite
- noun 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, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
- noun Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.
- noun A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
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Questions about synonyms of graphite
- What is another word for graphite?
- Graphite has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as plumbago, black lead, carbon fiber reinforced plastic, carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, graphite composite, CFRP and CRP.
- What does graphite mean?
- Graphite means 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, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
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