graphite
noun/ˈɡræfaɪt/
Frequency rank: #9,059 most common English word
Meaning
a soft, dark grey form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant.
Example sentence
The artist shaded the drawing using graphite from a soft pencil.
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