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lodestone

lo·des·tone

US/ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

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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Origin

First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.

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