Mandarin:
石墨

Explanation in English Language (EN):
An allotrope of carbon with a layered structure, used as a lubricant, electrode material, and in composite reinforcement.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
碳的一种同素异形体，具有层状结构，用于润滑、电极材料和复合材料增强。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/ɡɹˈæfaɪt/

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
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