lodestone

Meaning

1. A naturally occurring magnet.
2. (obsolete) The mineral magnetite.

Synonyms

loadstone

magnet

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magnetite

vein stone

natural magnet

native magnet

leading stone

Hercules stone

gangue

load-stone

matrix

magmet

Translations

magnetite

magneet

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Magnet

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aimant

imán

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magnétite

calamita

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magnete

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zeilsteen

ímã

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magnetita

calamita

piedra imán

مغناطيس

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mıknatıs taşı

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: lode

In summary

First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.