magnetite

UK /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ US /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

A magnetic mineral, Fe₃O₄, one of the primary ores of iron.

Appropriately enough, the commonest of these, a simple iron oxide, is called magnetite.

2

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

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