[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

graphite \graph"ite\, n. gr. gra`fein to write: cf. f.
   graphite. see graphic. min.
   native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or
   granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so
   soft as to leave a trace on paper. it is used for pencils
   improperly called lead pencils, for crucibles, and as a
   lubricator, etc. often called plumbago or black lead.
   1913 webster

   graphite battery elec., a voltaic battery consisting of
      zinc and carbon in sulphuric acid, or other exciting
      liquid.
      1913 webster
see also:
graphic plumbago black lead graphite battery 

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