magnetite
IPA: mˈægnʌtaɪt
noun
- (mineralogy) A magnetic mineral, Fe₃O₄, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone.
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Examples of "magnetite" in Sentences
- I have a piece of magnetite here.
- They use this magnetite for navigation.
- It will slowly oxidise in air to magnetite.
- Magnetite is a valuable source of iron ore.
- Examples include galena, pyrite and magnetite.
- It is found in nature as the mineral magnetite.
- Examples include galena, pyrite, and magnetite.
- Oxides, such as magnetite or ilmenite, are also common.
- An example would be the oxidation of magnetite to maghemite.
- Maghemite is formed by the topotactic oxidation of magnetite.