graphiting

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A form of graphite — 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.

Scrabble 17

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of graphite
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