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graphite

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


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The two sides also signed a joint exploration agreement covering copper, gold, graphite and iron ore.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It features 26 paintings, oil sketches and drawings, these last done in Conté crayon, a medium made from powdered graphite and carbon black that allowed deeper blacks and more expressive tonal contrasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

At the same time, a graphite electrode extracted chloride ions in a process known as electrochemical desalination.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

A selection of about 100 examples in graphite and acrylic on paper comprises a survey of the prolific L.A. artist, drawn from the Huntington archive of his work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

The graphite in the illustrations darkens to show that it’s nighttime.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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