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Definition
Graphite; a soft, dark grey, conductive form of pure carbon commonly used as pencil lead.
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How it's used
While technically correct, the term is rarely used in casual daily conversation outside of science classes or technical discussions. Most people simply refer to the material inside a pencil as 鉛筆芯 rather than identifying it by its chemical name.
Examples
The stuff inside pencil leads is graphite.
Do you know how graphite turns into diamonds?
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