Associations to the word «Lodestone»

Wiktionary

LODESTONE, noun. A naturally occurring magnet.
LODESTONE, noun. (obsolete) The mineral magnetite.

Dictionary definition

LODESTONE, noun. A permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically.

Wise words

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