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Meaning of LODESTONE

Pronunciation:  'lowd`stown

WordNet Dictionary
 
 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
 
 See Also: magnetic iron-ore, magnetite, permanent magnet, static magnet

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Lode"stone`\, n. (Min.)
Same as {Loadstone}.
 
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Thesaurus Terms
 
 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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