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lodestone

 

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Noun lodestone has 1 sense
  1. lodestone, loadstone - a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically
    --1 is a kind of permanent magnet, static magnet
    --1 has substances: magnetite, magnetic iron-ore

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Lodestone

Definition:

A lodestone is a naturally magnetized piece of mineral, typically a form of magnetite, that attracts iron ores.

Senses:

  1. Noun:

    A type of mineral with natural magnetic properties.

    Example Sentence: The ancient sailors used lodestones to navigate their ships.

  2. Noun:

    Something or someone that acts as a powerful attraction or guidance.

    Example Sentence: Shakespeare has always been a lodestone for lovers of literature.

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