magnetite
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noun
- A magnetic mineral, with the chemical formula Fe²⁺Fe3+2O₄, one of the primary ores of iron.
- Any instance of iron(II,III) oxide, regardless of whether it is a geologic mineral or a chemical result or product.
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From magnet + -ite, after German Magnetit.
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