Magnetite: meaning, definitions and examples
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magnetite
[ ˈmaɡnɪtʌɪt ]
mineral
A black or brownish-black mineral consisting of a mixed oxide of iron. It is a valuable source of iron.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Magnetite is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- The strong magnetic properties of magnetite make it a popular mineral for experiments.
- Magnetite is used in the production of heavy concrete and as an aggregate in high-density concrete.
- The presence of magnetite in certain rocks can affect their magnetic properties.
- In industry, magnetite is commonly used as a dense medium in coal washing.
Translations
Translations of the word "magnetite" in other languages:
🇵🇹 magnetita
🇮🇳 चुम्बकीय लोहा अयस्क
🇩🇪 Magnetit
🇮🇩 magnetit
🇺🇦 магнетит
🇵🇱 magnetyt
🇯🇵 磁鉄鉱 (じてっこう)
🇫🇷 magnétite
🇪🇸 magnetita
🇹🇷 manyetit
🇰🇷 자철석 (자철석)
🇸🇦 مغنيتيت
🇨🇿 magnetit
🇸🇰 magnetit
🇨🇳 磁铁矿 (cí tiě kuàng)
🇸🇮 magnetit
🇮🇸 seguljárnsteinn
🇰🇿 магнетит
🇬🇪 მაგნეტიტი
🇦🇿 maqnetit
🇲🇽 magnetita
Word origin
The word 'magnetite' comes from the German term 'Magnetit', which was coined by Johann Gottlob Lehmann in 1770. The mineral has been known since ancient times and was used in compasses by the ancient Greeks and Chinese. Magnetite is named after the magnetic properties it exhibits, derived from the Greek word 'magnítis líthos', meaning 'Magnesian stone'.