Definitions

1. noun

a soft, black mineral used as a lubricant or in the manufacture of lead and pencils.

“The artist used a graphite pencil to create the fine details in her portrait.”

2. verb

to write or draw with a pencil that has a graphite core.

“She spent hours graphite-ing the intricate design onto the wedding invitation.”

3. noun

a type of soft, black material used in art supplies.

“The artist preferred to use graphite for sketching and shading.”