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Meaning of blacklead

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

blacklead

noun

Definitions

  1. The metal lead.

    Antonyms:white lead

verb

Definitions

  1. To cover, treat or polish with graphite

noun

Definitions

  1. 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 and in "lead" pencils.

  2. Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.

    Example: Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.

  3. A grey colour.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/black%20leadhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/blackleadhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/graphite

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