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graphitic

graph·ite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [graf-ahyt]
    • /ˈgræf aɪt/
    • /ɡrafˈɪtɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [graf-ahyt]
    • /ˈgræf aɪt/

Definitions of graphitic word

  • noun graphitic a very common mineral, soft native carbon, occurring in black to dark-gray foliated masses, with metallic luster and greasy feel: used for pencil leads, as a lubricant, and for making crucibles and other refractories; plumbago; black lead. 1
  • noun graphitic Of, relating to, resembling, or having the structure of graphite. 1

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Origin of graphitic

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < German Graphit < Greek gráph(ein) to write, draw + German -it -ite1

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Parts of speech for Graphitic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

graphitic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

graphitic usage trend in Literature

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