lodestone

• Morceau naturellement magnétisé de magnétite, un minerai de fer, possédant une polarité et capable d'attirer le fer et d'autres matériaux magnétiques.

A naturally magnetized piece of magnetite, a type of iron ore, that has polarity and can attract iron and other magnetic materials.

1. Natural magnetB2formalscientific

   A naturally occurring piece of the mineral magnetite that acts as a permanent magnet, capable of attracting iron and showing polarity.

   Pierre d'aimant (magnétite naturelle)

   • Ancient navigators used lodestones to find direction.
   • The lodestone naturally aligned itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
   • Scientists studied the properties of this lodestone to understand magnetism better.
   • She collected rare lodestones for her geology exhibit.

   Synonymesloadstonemagnetite