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  2. noun. a rock that consists of pure or nearly pure magnetite and thus is naturally magnetic. a piece of such rock, which can be used as a magnet and which was formerly used as a primitive compass. a person or thing regarded as a focus of attraction.

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  3. LODESTONE meaning: 1. (a piece of) rock that contains a lot of iron and can therefore be used as a magnet (= an object…. Learn more.

  4. noun. 1. a. a rock that consists of pure or nearly pure magnetite and thus is naturally magnetic. b. a piece of such rock, which can be used as a magnet and which was formerly used as a primitive compass. 2. a person or thing regarded as a focus of attraction. Collins English Dictionary.

  5. Definition of lodestone noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. 1. (Minerals) a. a rock that consists of pure or nearly pure magnetite and thus is naturally magnetic. b. a piece of such rock, which can be used as a magnet and which was formerly used as a primitive compass. 2. a person or thing regarded as a focus of attraction. [C16: literally: guiding stone]

  7. There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun lodestone. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. lodestone has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. minerals (early 1500s) magnetism (early 1500s)

  8. Lodestone definition: A piece of magnetite that has magnetic properties and attracts iron or steel.