GRAPHITE in a Sentence

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For GRAPHITE, below is one of 2 sentences:
One of the benefits of using graphite is that it keeps the silver from oxidizing, so bullets come out bright and shiny.

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 Meanings and Examples of GRAPHITE
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graphite
 n.  something used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
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Example Sentence:
1  One of the benefits of using graphite is that it keeps the silver from oxidizing, so bullets come out bright and shiny.
2  A powerful electric current is passed through a piece of graphite.