pencil lead

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Definition Noun : - The marking core of a pencil : A solid, slender cylinder made from a mixture of graphite and clay, which leaves a mark when drawn across a surface. It is the central, functional part of a standard pencil. Usage The term "pencil lead" refers specifically to the graphite-clay composite stick inside a wooden pencil casing. It is not actually made of the metal lead, but this nam...