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An oxide of iron (Fe3O4) occurring in isometric crystals, also massive, of a black color and metallic luster. It is readily attracted by a magnet and sometimes possesses polarity, being then called loadstone. It is an im…

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  1. n. An oxide of iron (Fe3O4) occurring in isometric crystals, also massive, of a black color and metallic luster. It is readily attracted by a magnet and sometimes possesses polarity, being then called loadstone. It is an important iron ore. Called also magnetic iron.
  2. n. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
  3. An oxide of iron (Fe3O4) occurring in isometric crystals, also massive, of a black color and metallic luster. It is readily attracted by a magnet and sometimes possesses polarity, being then called loadstone. It is an important iron ore. Called also magnetic iron.
  4. An oxide of iron (Fe3O4) occurring in isometric crystals, alsomassive, of a black color and metallic luster. It is readilyattracted by a magnet and sometimes possesses polarity, being thencalled loadstone. It is an important iron ore. Called also magneticiron.
  5. n:100 n. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets