Definitions for magnetite

magnetite mag·net·ite

Spelling: [mag-ni-tahyt]
IPA: /ˈmæg nɪˌtaɪt/

Magnetite is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 305 anagrams from letters in magnetite (aeegimntt).

Definitions for magnetite

noun

  1. a very common black iron oxide mineral, Fe 3 O 4 , that is strongly attracted by magnets: an important iron ore.

Origin of magnetite

1850-55; magnet + -ite1; compare German Magnetit

Examples for magnetite

magnetite, an oxide of iron, has developed a candle-power with but one half of one watt.

About five per cent of the world's production of iron ore is from bodies of magnetite formed in association with igneous rocks.

The usual association with apatite and magnetite crystals is noted.

It is also somewhat stained by the decomposition of the magnetite.

It exists as small specks in the centre of grains of magnetite.

The magnetite is a conductor of electricity which is easily vaporized.

Most of the ores obtained in Pennsylvania and New York are magnetite.

The magnetite or luminous arc-lamp next appeared and met with considerable success.

The minerals at contact are quartz, biotite, magnetite and hornblende.

There is some sericite present, also magnetite, resulting from the decomposition of the biotite.

Word Value for magnetite
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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