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Webster 1913 Edition

Graphite

Graph′ite

,
Noun.
[Gr.
γράφειν
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
.
Graphite battery
(Elec.)
,
a voltaic battery consisting of zinc and carbon in sulphuric acid, or other exciting liquid.

Webster 1828 Edition

Graphite

GRAPH'ITE

,
Noun.
[Gr. to write.] Carburet of iron, a substance used for pencils, and very improperly called black-lead.

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