pencil (marking material)
- Scope note
- General term for a solid marking substance in the form of a slender rod, which is then enclosed in a cylinder of wood, metal, or plastic to form a "pencil (drawing and writing equipment)." Common examples of materials used in "pencils (drawing and writing equipment)" are graphite, lead, and pigmented wax.
- Date of creation: 14-Oct-2024
Accepted term: 14-Oct-2024