Translation guide
Magnetite is a specific mineral. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to by its scientific name, 磁鉄鉱 (じてっこう).
Referring to the iron oxide mineral magnetite (Fe₃O₄).
The standard Japanese term for the mineral magnetite. Used in scientific, educational, and general contexts.
磁鉄鉱は鉄の重要な鉱石です。
Magnetite is an important iron ore.
Katakana loanword from English. Common in casual or non-specialist contexts, but less formal than 磁鉄鉱.
この砂にはマグネタイトが含まれています。
This sand contains magnetite.