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    MAGNETITE

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    An oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnetsplay

    Synonyms:

    magnetic iron-ore; magnetite

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting substances

    Hypernyms ("magnetite" is a kind of...):

    iron ore (an ore from which iron can be extracted)

    Holonyms ("magnetite" is a substance of...):

    emery (a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper))

    loadstone; lodestone (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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