magnetite

/ˌmægnəˈtaɪt/
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Definitions of magnetite
  1. noun
    an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
    synonyms: magnetic iron-ore
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    type of:
    iron ore
    an ore from which iron can be extracted
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