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graphite
A soft, gray-black form of carbon that occurs as a mineral. It is mainly used for pencil leads and as a lubricant.
Die Mine dieses Bleistifts besteht aus einem Gemisch aus Graphit und Ton.
The lead of this pencil consists of a mixture of graphite and clay.
The name 'Graphit' (graphite) comes from the Ancient Greek word 'gráphein', which means 'to write'. So the name refers directly to its best-known use in pencil leads.
Schon die alten Griechen wussten, wie man mit bestimmten Mineralien schreiben kann.
Even the ancient Greeks knew how to write with certain minerals.
'Graphit' (graphite) is a technical term from chemistry and materials science. In everyday life, the word is usually only used when talking specifically about the composition of pencils.
Im Chemieunterricht haben wir die Eigenschaften von Graphit besprochen.
In chemistry class, we discussed the properties of graphite.
Common combinations describe the function or composition. Typical phrases are 'eine Mine aus Graphit' (a lead made of graphite), 'aus Graphit bestehen' (to consist of graphite), or 'Graphit als Schmiermittel verwenden' (to use graphite as a lubricant).
Moderne Bleistiftminen bestehen aus einem Gemisch von Graphit und Ton.
Modern pencil leads consist of a mixture of graphite and clay.
