loadstones

[US]/ˈləʊd.stəʊn/
[UK]/ˈloʊd.stoʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.natural magnet, attractive substance; magnetite, magnetic oxide

Phrases & Collocations

loadstone effect

loadstone attraction

loadstone properties

loadstone magnet

loadstone field

loadstone compass

loadstone mineral

loadstone sample

loadstone study

loadstone usage

Example Sentences

he used a loadstone to navigate through the mountains.

the ancient greeks believed loadstone could attract iron.

loadstone is often used in experiments to demonstrate magnetism.

she found a loadstone while hiking along the riverbank.

the loadstone's magnetic properties fascinated the students.

he carried a loadstone as a good luck charm.

in folklore, loadstone was believed to have healing powers.

the loadstone's ability to attract metal is quite remarkable.

scientists study loadstone to understand earth's magnetic field.

loadstone was historically important for navigation at sea.

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