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Noun: magnetite  'mag-ni,tIt
  1. An oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
    - magnetic iron-ore

Derived forms: magnetites

Type of: iron ore

Part of: emery, loadstone, lodestone

Encyclopedia: Magnetite

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