different between graphite vs griphite
graphite
English
Etymology
Borrowed from German Graphit (A. G. Werner 1789), from Ancient Greek ????? (gráph?, “I write”).
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /???æfa?t/
Noun
graphite (countable and uncountable, plural graphites)
- 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.
- Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
- Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.
- A grey colour.
Synonyms
- (allotrope of carbon): plumbago, black lead
- (composite plastic): carbon fiber reinforced plastic, carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, graphite composite, CFRP, CRP
Translations
See also
- diamond
Further reading
- David Barthelmy (1997–2021) , “Graphite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database
- “graphite”, in Mindat.org?[2], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2021.
Anagrams
- earth pig, earth-pig, earthpig
French
Noun
graphite m (plural graphites)
- graphite (form of carbon)
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griphite
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ?????? (grîphos, “puzzle”), +? -ite. The compound has a puzzling composition.
Noun
griphite (plural griphites)
- A vitreous, resinous, yellow or dark-brown, molecular compound that is both diploidal and isometric.
Related terms
- graphite
Further reading
- David Barthelmy (1997–2021) , “Griphite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database
- “griphite”, in Mindat.org?[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2021.
griphite From the web:
- what graphite is used for
- what graphite shaft is best for me
- what graphite pencil is darker
- what graphite pencil is best to draw with
- what graphite pencil makes the darkest mark
- what graphite shaft should i use
- what graphite
- what's graphite made of
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