graphite

BrE /ˈɡræfaɪt/ AmE /ˈɡræfaɪt/

noun en → es

1 MINERAL B2

a soft, dark grey mineral that is a form of carbon and can be used to make pencils and lubricants

grafito

  • graphite pencil

Collocations pencil lead made from graphite · lubricating grease containing graphite

  • The pencil is made of wood and graphite.

    El lápiz está hecho de madera y grafito.

2 ELECTRONIC C1

a type of electronic component used in circuits to control the flow of electricity

elemento electrónico de grafita

  • graphite resistor

Collocations carbon-based semiconductor · electrical conductor

  • The circuit includes a graphite resistor.

    El circuito incluye un elemento electrónico de grafito.