Definition of MAGNETITE

magnetite

Plural: magnetites

Noun

  • an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
  • A magnetic mineral, Fe₃O₄, one of the primary ores of iron.

Origin / Etymology

From magnet + -ite, after German Magnetit.

Synonyms

magnetic iron-ore, lodestone

Scrabble Score: 12

magnetite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
magnetite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
magnetite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

magnetite: valid Words With Friends Word