MAGNETITE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
Categories: Iron ore
Synonyms
Magnetite, Magnetic iron-ore
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "magnetite" comes from German Magnetit.
🔗 Related Words
magnet – A related word in the same word family.
ite – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
English's willingness to borrow from any language makes it one of the largest vocabularies in the world.