how to pronounce graphite

/ˈɡɹæˌfaɪt/

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graphite is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of graphite in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… cylindrical graphite heater following …”

meanings of graphite

noun:

Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
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.
A grey colour.

graphite frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word graphite occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.