Definitions for lodestone
ˈloʊdˌstoʊnlode·stone

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lodestone, loadstonenoun

   a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lodestonenoun

   A naturally occurring magnet.

2. lodestonenoun

   The mineral magnetite.

3. Etymology: First attested from 1515, from lode + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lodestone

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1. Lodestone

   Lodestones are naturally magnetized pieces of the mineral magnetite. They are naturally occurring magnets, which can attract iron. The property of magnetism was first discovered in antiquity through lodestones. Pieces of lodestone, suspended so they could turn, were the first magnetic compasses, and their importance to early navigation is indicated by the name lodestone, which in Middle English means "course stone" or "leading stone", from the now-obsolete meaning of lode as "journey, way".Lodestone is one of only a very few minerals that is found naturally magnetized. Magnetite is black or brownish-black, with a metallic luster, a Mohs hardness of 5.5–6.5 and a black streak.

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1. lodestone

   A lodestone is a piece of magnetite or other naturally magnetized mineral, able to be used as a magnet. It was historically used as a primitive magnetic compass, having the ability to align itself with the Earth's magnetic fields.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lodestonenoun

   a piece of magnetic iron ore possessing polarity like a magnetic needle. See Magnetite

2. Lodestonenoun

   same as Loadstone

3. Etymology: [Load, lode + stone.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Lodestone

   A lodestone, or loadstone, is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite. They are naturally-occurring magnets, which can attract pieces of iron. Ancient people first discovered the property of magnetism in lodestone. Pieces of lodestone, suspended so they could turn, were the first magnetic compasses, and their importance to early navigation is indicated by the name lodestone, which in Middle English means 'course stone' or 'leading stone'. Lodestone is one of only two minerals that is found naturally magnetized; the other, pyrrhotite, is only weakly magnetic. Magnetite is black or brownish-black with a metallic luster, has a Mohs hardness of 5.5-6.5 and a black streak.

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lodestone

   Magnetic magnetite; magnetite is an ore of iron, Fe3 04 which is attracted by the magnet. Some samples possess polarity and attract iron. The latter are lodestones. Synonym--Hercules Stone

Matched Categories

1. • Permanent Magnet

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce lodestone?

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   British

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How to say lodestone in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lodestone in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lodestone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lodestone
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lodestone
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lodestone
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lodestone
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodestone
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lodestone
8. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=lodestone
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=lodestone