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magnetite

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magnetite /ˈmaɡnəˌtīt, ˈmæɡnəˌtaɪt /
noun a gray-black magnetic mineral which consists of an oxide of iron and is an important form of iron ore.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : from magnet + -ite1.