Definition of lodestone Lodestone

/lowˈdstowˌn/ - [lowdstown] - lode•stone

We found 6 definitions of lodestone from 4 different sources.

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What does lodestone mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: lodestones

lodestone - a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically
  loadstone
  permanent magnet, static magnet a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lodestone (Noun)
    A naturally occurring magnet.
  • lodestone (Noun)
    The mineral magnetite.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lodestone (n.)
    A piece of magnetic iron ore possessing polarity like a magnetic needle. See Magnetite.
  • lodestone (n.)
    Same as Loadstone.

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