Meaning of LODESTONE
| Pronunciation: | | 'lowd`stown
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| | Definition: | | [n] 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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| | Synonyms: | | loadstone |
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| | See Also: | | magnetic iron-ore, magnetite, permanent magnet, static magnet | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Lode"stone`\, n. (Min.)
Same as {Loadstone}.
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| | Related Terms: | | ambition, artificial magnet, bar magnet, catch, dearest wish, desideration, desideratum, desire, electromagnetic lifting magnet, field magnet, forbidden fruit, glimmering goal, golden vision, hope, horseshoe magnet, lodestar, magnet, magnetic needle, magnetite, paramagnet, plum, polestar, prize, solenoid, temptation, trophy, wish |
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