firestone

noun

fire·stone ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌstōn

: pyrite formerly used for striking fire

also : flint

: a stone that will endure high heat

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of firestone was before the 12th century

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“Firestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firestone. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Firestone

Fire·stone ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌstōn

Harvey Samuel 1868–1938 American industrialist

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