noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A magnetic mineral, Fe₃O₄, one of the primary ores of iron.

   "Appropriately enough, the commonest of these, a simple iron oxide, is called magnetite."

2. 2
   an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets wordnet
3. 3
   Any instance of iron(II,III) oxide, regardless of whether it is a geologic mineral or a chemical result or product.

Synonyms

All synonyms

iron(ii,iii) oxidelodestarlodestonelodestonemagnetmagnetic iron ore

Example

More examples

"The magnetite is attracted to the earth's magnetic field."

Etymology

From magnet + -ite, after German Magnetit.

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