(geology) The formation of graphite from other organic materials.

plural of graphitization

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, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.

to apply graphite to

Of, relating to, resembling, or having the structure of graphite.

simple past tense and past participle of graphitize

(chemistry, of carbon) Converted to graphite

A salt or ester of graphitic acid.

plural of graphitate

present participle of graphitize