Definition of magnetite Magnetite

/mæˈgnʌtajˌt/ - [matgnutayt] - mag•net•ite

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What does magnetite mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: magnetites

magnetite - an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
  magnetic iron-ore
  iron ore an ore from which iron can be extracted
  loadstone, lodestone 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 DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • magnetite (n.)
    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.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • magnetite
    A magnetic mineral with the chemical formula Fe3O4.

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