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lodestone
noun lode·stone \-ˌstōn\
: a magnetic rock
Full Definition of LODESTONE
1
: magnetite possessing polarity
2
: something that strongly attracts
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Variants of LODESTONE
lode·stone also load·stone \-ˌstōn\
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Origin of LODESTONE
obsolete lode course, from Middle English
First Known Use: circa 1515
Related to LODESTONE
- Synonyms
- attraction, draw, magnet (also loadstone)
Rhymes with LODESTONE
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LODESTONE Defined for Kids
lodestone
noun lode·stone \ˈlōd-ˌstōn\
Definition of LODESTONE for Kids
: a magnetic rock
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