Graphite
/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Graphite
noun
- An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.
- Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
"Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials."
- A grey colour.
Anagrams of Graphite
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
g2
r1
a1
p3
h4
i1
t1
e1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Graphite
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Graphite"
Graphite is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Graphite" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "graphite" is a medium-scoring word.