탄소의 결정질 동소체로, 연필심, 고체 윤활제, 원자로의 감속재 등으로 널리 쓰이는 광물.
A naturally occurring gray-to-black crystalline form of carbon that is used in pencils, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
예문:
"The artist used a soft graphite stick to create deep shadows in the sketch."
"Graphite's high thermal stability makes it an ideal material for crucibles used in metal casting."
"Modern lithium-ion batteries often utilize graphite as the primary material for the anode."