Lodestone: meaning, definitions and examples
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lodestone
[ หlษสdstษสn ]
magnetic stone
A lodestone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite. It is a type of rock that has the property of attracting iron-containing materials. Lodestones are used in various applications, such as compass needles and as a symbol of direction or guidance.
Synonyms
magnetic rock, magnetic stone, magnetite
Examples of usage
- The ancient mariners used lodestones to navigate the seas.
- The lodestone helped the explorers find their way through the dense forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "lodestone" in other languages:
๐ต๐น magnetita
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฌเคเฅเคฏ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Magnetit
๐ฎ๐ฉ magnetit
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะณะฝะตัะธั
๐ต๐ฑ magnetyt
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฃ้้ฑ
๐ซ๐ท magnรฉtite
๐ช๐ธ magnetita
๐น๐ท manyetit
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบูุชูุช
๐จ๐ฟ magnetit
๐ธ๐ฐ magnetit
๐จ๐ณ ็ฃ้็ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ magnetit
๐ฎ๐ธ magnetรญt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะณะฝะตัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maqnetit
๐ฒ๐ฝ magnetita
Word origin
The word 'lodestone' originated from the Middle English term 'lode stฤn', which means 'leading stone'. The use of lodestones dates back to ancient times when they were believed to have mystical properties. In the 12th century, the Chinese were the first to use lodestones for navigation. Lodestones have played a significant role in the history of magnetism and navigation.
See also: lodes.