loadstone

• Существительное, обозначающее естественно намагниченный кусок магнетита, обладающий полярностью и способный притягивать железо, а также притягиваться к другим магнитам.

A noun referring to a naturally magnetized piece of magnetite that has polarity and can attract iron, as well as be attracted to other magnets.

1. C1formalscientific

   A naturally occurring magnetic rock, composed of magnetite, that has polarity and can attract iron and other magnetic materials.

   Магнитный камень

   • Ancient mariners used a loadstone to magnetize their compass needles.
   • The loadstone's natural magnetic field was strong enough to pick up iron filings.
   • Geologists discovered a large deposit of loadstone in the mountain range.

   Синонимыlodestonemagnetmagnetite