lodestone

UK
/ˈləʊd.stəʊn/
US
/ˈloʊd.stoʊn/

Übersetzungen

lodestonesubstantiv
lodestones
Pl.
UK
/ˈləʊd.stəʊn/
US
/ˈloʊd.stoʊn/
pierre d’aimantTerme courant en minéralogie et dans le contexte historique de la navigation.
The ancient mariners used a lodestone to navigate the seas.
Les anciens marins utilisaient une pierre d’aimant pour naviguer sur les mers.
pôle d’attractionSens figuré.
The new art exhibit became a lodestone for tourists visiting the city.
La nouvelle exposition d’art est devenue un pôle d’attraction pour les touristes qui visitaient la ville.
Synonyme
lodestoneadjektiv
UK
/ˈləʊd.stəʊn/
US
/ˈloʊd.stoʊn/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "lodestone needle"), conveying the sense of being magnetic or strongly attractive.
magnétiqueEmploi attributif, au sens de « fortement attirant ».
The exhibition acted as a lodestone force, pulling visitors from around the world.
L’exposition a exercé une force magnétique, attirant des visiteurs du monde entier.

Definitionen

lodestonesubstantiv
A naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite, which is capable of attracting iron.
The ancient mariners used a lodestone to navigate the seas.
Something that strongly attracts or is a focal point of attention or interest.
The new art exhibit became a lodestone for tourists visiting the city.
lodestoneadjektiv
Magnetic; strongly attractive or drawing attention (used attributively).
The exhibition acted as a lodestone force, pulling visitors from around the world.