Found 2 items, similar to lodestone.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: lodestone
lodestone
n : a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess
polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be
attracted magnetically [syn:
loadstone]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Lodestone
Loadstone
\Load"stone`\, Lodestone
\Lode"stone\, n. [Load, lode
+ stone.] (Min.)
A piece of magnetite, a magnetic iron ore, possessing
polarity like a magnetic needle, having the power to attract
as well as to be attracted magnetically. See
Magnetite.
[1913 Webster]
Lodestone
\Lode"stone`\, n. (Min.)
Same as
Loadstone.
[1913 Webster]