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lodestone

Syllabification: (lode·stone)
Pronunciation: /ˈlōdˌstōn/
Definition of lodestone

noun

  • a piece of magnetite or other naturally magnetized mineral, able to be used as a magnet.
  • a naturally magnetized mineral; magnetite.
  • a thing that is the focus of attention or attraction.

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