magnetite
/ˈmaɡ.nə.taɪt/ · noun
Meaning
- A magnetic mineral, with the chemical formula Fe²⁺Fe3+2O₄, one of the primary ores of iron.
- Any instance of iron(II,III) oxide, regardless of whether it is a geologic mineral or a chemical result or product.
Etymology / origin
From magnet + -ite, after German Magnetit.
- Magnetit(German)→
- magnetite (English)
- Relations: uder
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