'Lodestone' definitions:
Definition of 'lodestone'
(from WordNet)
noun
A permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically [syn: lodestone, loadstone]
Definition of 'Lodestone'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Definition of 'Lodestone'
From: GCIDE
- Lodestone \Lode"stone`\, n. (Min.) Same as Loadstone. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'lodestone'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ambition,
- artificial magnet,
- bar magnet,
- catch,
- dearest wish,
- desideration,
- desideratum,
- desire,
- electromagnetic lifting magnet,
- field magnet,
- forbidden fruit,
- glimmering goal,
- golden vision,
- hope,
- horseshoe magnet,
- lodestar,
- magnet,
- magnetic needle,
- magnetite,
- paramagnet,
- plum,
- polestar,
- prize,
- solenoid,
- temptation,
- trophy,
- wish