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graph⋅i⋅tize

  [graf-i-tahyz]
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–verb (used with object), -tized, -tiz⋅ing.
1. to convert into graphite.
2. to cover (the surface of an object) with graphite.
Also, especially British, graph⋅i⋅tise.

Origin:
1895–1900; graphite + -ize

Related forms:
graph⋅i⋅ti⋅za⋅tion, noun
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graph·i·tize   (grāf'ĭ-tīz')   
tr.v.   graph·i·tized, graph·i·tiz·ing, graph·i·tiz·es

  1. To convert into graphite, as by a heating process.

  2. To coat or impregnate with graphite.

graph'i·ti·za'tion (-tĭ-zā'shən) n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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