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magnetite

  • noun
  • /ˈmaɡ.nə.taɪt/

A magnetic mineral, with the chemical formula Fe(2+)Fe2(3+)O4, one of the primary ores of iron.

Other meanings

  1. Any instance of iron(II,III) oxide, regardless of whether it is a geologic mineral or a chemical result or product.

Synonyms

  • magnetic iron-ore

A kind of

  • iron ore

Where this comes from

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