Definitions for magnetiteˈmæg nɪˌtaɪt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
mag•net•iteˈmæg nɪˌtaɪt(n.)
a common black mineral, ferrous and ferric iron oxide, FeFe2O4, that is the most magnetic mineral and an important iron ore.
Category: Mineralogy
Origin of magnetite:
< G Magnetit (1845); see magnet , -ite1
Princeton's WordNet
magnetite, magnetic iron-ore(noun)
an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
Wiktionary
magnetite(Noun)
A magnetic mineral, FeO, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone.
Webster Dictionary
Magnetite(noun)
an oxide of iron (Fe3O4) occurring in isometric crystals, also massive, of a black color and metallic luster. It is readily attracted by a magnet and sometimes possesses polarity, being then called loadstone. It is an important iron ore. Called also magnetic iron
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