Значение

значений: 3

  1. Any naturally occurring magnet.

  2. (шире)The focus of one's attraction or attention

    an ideological lodestone

  3. (устаревшее)The mineral magnetite.

Ещё определения
  • a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically

Примеры

предложений: 3

  1. Lodestones are magnetized pieces of magnetite.

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  2. A lodestone contains iron.

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  3. Lodestones are naturally occurring magnets.

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Переводы

языков: 2

Происхождение

First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide

First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.

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Формы

мн. число: lodestones
Ед. числоlodestone
Мн. числоlodestones

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Синонимы

синонимов: 1
Близкие по смыслу
  • a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically:loadstone

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