GRAPHITE
/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of GRAPHITE
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.
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Examples of GRAPHITE in a Sentence
- "Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials."
Word Details
Is GRAPHITE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRAPHITE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GRAPHITE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GRAPHITE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | a | p | h | i | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRAPHITE
100 words from the letters in GRAPHITE
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How to Use GRAPHITE in Word Games
GRAPHITE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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