lodestone
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/
Audio (US): (file)
Noun
lodestone (plural lodestones)
Translations
natural magnet
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Further reading
- David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Lodestone”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
- “lodestone”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.
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