noun
- plural of magnetite; black magnetic iron oxide minerals (Fe₃O₄) that are important iron ores
Usage: geology; mineralogy
Examples
- The geologist collected several magnetites from the mining site.
- These magnetites contain high concentrations of iron.
- Magnetites are naturally magnetic and attract iron filings.
- The laboratory analyzed various magnetites for their iron content.
- Ancient magnetites in rock formations help scientists study Earth’s magnetic history.
- Industrial processes extract iron from magnetites found in ore deposits.