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- [mag-ni-tahyt]
- /ˈmæg nɪˌtaɪt/
- /ˈmægnɪtaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mag-ni-tahyt]
- /ˈmæg nɪˌtaɪt/
Definitions of magnetite word
- noun magnetite a very common black iron oxide mineral, Fe 3 O 4 , that is strongly attracted by magnets: an important iron ore. 1
- noun magnetite (mineralogy) A magnetic mineral, Fe3O4, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone. 1
- noun magnetite magnetic mineral 1
- noun magnetite a black magnetic mineral, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and as a separate deposit. It is a source of iron. Composition: iron oxide. Formula: Fe3O4. Crystal structure: cubic 0
- noun magnetite a black, hard, magnetic mineral, (Fe,Mg)Fe2O4, that is a major ore of iron 0
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Origin of magnetite
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; magnet + -ite1; compare German Magnetit
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Parts of speech for Magnetite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
magnetite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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