(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.

(chemistry, of carbon) Converted to graphite

simple past tense and past participle of graphitize

plural of graphite

present participle of graphitize

The conversion of some of the carbon in steel to graphite in the process of annealing