loadstone
/ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/
noun
- A piece of magnetic rock that attracts iron; a natural magnet.
- Ancient mariners used a loadstone to magnetize their compass needles.
- The loadstone was discovered in a mine and could pick up small iron nails.
- Scientists studied the loadstone to understand the properties of magnetism.
- Something that attracts strongly; a magnet for people or things.
- The city's job market acts as a loadstone for young professionals.
- The new museum is a loadstone for tourists from around the world.
- Her charisma was a loadstone that drew everyone into her circle.
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