"black lead," 1796, from German Graphit, coined 1789 by German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner (1750-1817) from Greek graphein "write" (see -graphy) + mineral suffix -ite. So called because it was used in making pencils. Related: Graphitic.
雙語例句
1. In graphite sheets, carbon atoms bond together in rings.
石墨層中的碳原子相互連接形成碳環(huán)。
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2. Made from cast iron, it is finished in graphite enamel.
它是用鑄鐵制成，最后在外面搪了一層石墨。
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3. A powerful electric current is passed through a piece of graphite.
給一塊石墨通入強電流。
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4. The pistons are graphite-coated to reduce friction.
活塞上涂了一層石墨以減小摩擦力。
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5. Graphite and even its linear counterpart, poly ( p - phenylene ) are too insoluble.