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lodestone

/ˈləʊd.stəʊn/

/ˈloʊd.stoʊn/

Translations

lodestonenoun

lodestones

/ˈləʊd.stəʊn/

/ˈloʊd.stoʊn/

The lodestone was used in ancient times for navigation.

Магнит использовался в древние времена для навигации.

магнитный железняк

Lodestone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite.

Магнитный железняк — это естественно намагниченный кусок минерала магнетита.

Additional translations

магнитный камень

Synonyms

guiding force

lodestoneadjective

/ˈləʊd.stəʊn/

/ˈloʊd.stoʊn/

Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "lodestone needle"), conveying the sense of being magnetic or strongly attractive.

Synonyms

lodestonenoun

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.

lodestoneadjective

Magnetic; strongly attractive or drawing attention (used attributively).

The exhibition acted as a lodestone force, pulling visitors from around the world.