LODESTONE

lodestone, loadstone

(noun) a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lodestone (plural lodestones)

A naturally occurring magnet.

(obsolete) The mineral magnetite.

Anagrams

• enstooled

Source: Wiktionary


Load"stone`, Lode"stone, n. Etym: [Load, lode + stone.] (Min.)

Definition: A piece of magnetic iron ore possessing polarity like a magnetic needle. See Magnetite.

Lode"stone`, n. (Min.)

Definition: Same as Loadstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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