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Webster 1913 Edition


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


magnétite

magnétite

See also: magnetite and Magnetite

French

Noun

magnétite f (plural magnétites)

  1. lodestone