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Aquadag |
in electronics, trademark for the graphite coating on the inside of some cathode ray tubes. |
carbon |
a chemical element that has six protons in each nucleus and that occurs in pure forms as diamond and graphite, or in a large variety of compounds such as carbon dioxide, carbohydrates, and petroleum hydrocarbons. (symbol: C) [2/7 definitions] |
conté |
a hard crayon of clay and graphite, usu. of a dark color such as brown or black. |
lead2 |
pure carbon in the graphite form; black lead. [2/10 definitions] |
lead pencil |
a writing or drawing implement consisting of a thin rod of graphite encased in wood. |
lubricant |
any material, such as oil, graphite, or grease, that is used to coat closely fitting moving parts and thereby lower friction. [1/2 definitions] |
moderator |
a substance, such as graphite or heavy water, used in nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons, thus increasing the probability of fission. [1/2 definitions] |
molybdenite |
a soft gray mineral resembling graphite that is the principal ore of molybdenum. |
pencil |
an implement for writing, drawing, or marking that consists of a slender core of graphite, carbon, crayon, or the like, usu. enclosed in or held by a cylinder of wood, plastic, or metal. [1/4 definitions] |
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