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graphite

[graf-ahyt] / ˈgræf aɪt /
NOUN
carbon
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STRONG


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During the disaster, however, the graphite ignited and continued burning for ten days.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

However, the graphite available in German-controlled territory contained impurities that made it unsuitable for the same purpose.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Over 18 months starting in July 2023, Beijing imposed export controls on gallium, germanium, graphite, antimony and some rare-earth-related manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Canada also has significant reserves of critical minerals like lithium, nickel and graphite.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

I lean down, fumbling as I shove the sticks of dark gray graphite back into the box.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins


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