Definitions for magnetites

magnetites mag·net·ite

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

Magnetites is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 674 anagrams from letters in magnetites (aeegimnstt).

Definitions for magnetites

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 magnetites

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

Examples for magnetites

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The usual association with apatite and magnetite crystals is noted.

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

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

Word Value for magnetites
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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