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graphite meaning in Tamil

கடுங்கரி kaṭuṅkari

/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/

graphite in Tamil: கடுங்கரி (kaṭuṅkari). In English, 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.

Tamil words for graphite

form of carbon
கடுங்கரி kaṭuṅkari

English meaning of graphite

  1. 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.
  2. noun Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.
  3. noun A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
  4. verb To apply graphite to.

Full definition of graphite

graphite in a sentence

  • Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.

Synonyms of graphite

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Questions about graphite in Tamil

What is the meaning of graphite in Tamil?
Graphite in Tamil is கடுங்கரி (kaṭuṅkari).
graphite என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Graphite: கடுங்கரி (kaṭuṅkari).
What does graphite mean in English?
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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