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NALT Full

Preferred term

graphene

Type

Chemical

Definition

An allotropic form of carbon that is used in pencils, as a lubricant, and in matches and explosives. It is obtained by mining and its dust can cause lung irritation.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

carbon

Related concepts

Synonyms

graphite

In other languages

grafeno

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/216856

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