grafiet

Definitions of grafiet
  1. noun
    any plumbaginaceous plant of the genus Plumbago
    synonyms: potlood
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    type of:
    kruid
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
  2. noun
    used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
    synonyms: potlood
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    type of:
    C, Celsius, koolspits, koolstof
    an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
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