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Magnetite

Mag′net-ite

,
Noun.
(Min.)
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
.

Definition 2024


Magnetite

Magnetite

See also: magnetite and magnétite

German

Noun

Magnetite m

  1. plural of Magnetit

magnetite

magnetite

See also: Magnetite and magnétite

English

Noun

magnetite (plural magnetites)

  1. (mineralogy) A magnetic mineral, Fe3O4, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone.
    • 2004, Richard Fortey, The Earth, Folio Society 2011, p. 137:
      Appropriately enough, the commonest of these, a simple iron oxide, is called magnetite.

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Italian

Noun

magnetite f (plural magnetiti)

  1. magnetite, loadstone