English dictionary

loadstone

/'l/oU/d,st/oU/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically

noun.substance

Synonyms lodestone

Source: WordNet 3.0
A piece of magnetic iron ore possessing polarity like a magnetic needle. See <u>Magnetite</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913