The term GRAPHITE ELEMENT is a 6-letter word for the element Carbon. Carbon is a non-metallic element that is found in all living things and is the fourth most abundant element in the universe. It is a major component of coal, petroleum, and natural gas and is also used to make steel and other alloys. Graphite is a form of carbon that is used in pencils, lubricants, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.