Lodestone (Noun)
Meaning
A permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The lodestone was used by early navigators as a compass to guide their ships across the seas.
- In the lab, the scientist carefully handled the lodestone to avoid demagnetizing it.
- The lodestone's north pole was attracted to the south pole of the other magnet.
- Historical records indicate that the lodestone has been used in various cultures for centuries for magnetical properties.
- She discovered a lodestone while on a hike, recognizing its unique ability to attract small metal objects nearby.