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Plumbago
Same as Graphite.
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The keynote of the normal or "natural" scale, which has neither flats nor sharps in its signature; also, the third note of the relative minor scale o…
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An elementary substance, not metallic in its nature, which is present in all organic compounds. Atomic weight 11.97. Symbol C. it is combustible, and…
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A plant whose stem does not become woody and permanent, but dies, at least down to the ground, after flowering.
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One of the elements, a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished. It is both malleable and ductile, though…
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A small, fine brush of hair or bristles used by painters for laying on colors.
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Plumbago; graphite. It leaves a blackish mark somewhat like lead. See Graphite.
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Native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so soft as to leave a trace on paper.…
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68% interchangeable
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