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1. (n.) lodestone
a variety of magnetite that possesses magnetic polarity and attracts iron.
2. lodestone
a piece of this serving as a magnet.
3. lodestone
something that attracts strongly.
Etymology: (1505–15; lode (in obs. sense “way, course”) +stone)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) lodestone, loadstone
a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) lodestone
a piece of magnetic iron ore possessing polarity like a magnetic needle. See Magnetite
2. (noun) lodestone
same as Loadstone
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The Standard Electrical Dictionary |
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1. lodestone
Magnetic magnetite; magnetite is an ore of iron, Fe3 04 which is attracted by the magnet. Some samples possess polarity and attract iron. The latter are lodestones.
Synonym--Hercules Stone
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