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firebrick

/ˈfaɪərˌbrɪk/ /ˈfaɪɚˌbrɪk/

Meanings
noun
A brick capable of withstanding high temperatures without deforming.

Examples :

"The pizza oven was lined with firebrick to handle the intense heat. "
material architecture building

Related Words

Illustration deforming

deforming verb

/dɪˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /diˈfɔrmɪŋ/

To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.

"The intense heat from the fire was deforming the metal of the car. "

Illustration pizza

pizza noun

/ˈpiːt.sə/ /ˈpitsə/

A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread dough crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese and other ingredients such as meat, vegetables or fruit

"Want to go out for pizza tonight?"

Illustration temperatures

temperatures noun

/ˈtɛmpərətʃərz/ /ˈtɛmprətʃərz/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration lined

lined verb

/laɪnd/

To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

"to line troops"

Illustration capable

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

Illustration handle

handle noun

/ˈhæn.dl/

The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

"The coffee mug's handle is smooth and comfortable to hold. "

Illustration oven

oven noun

/ˈʌ.vn̩/

A chamber used for baking or heating.

"My mom preheated the oven to 350 degrees for the delicious lasagna. "

Illustration high

high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

Illustration withstanding

withstanding verb

/wɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /wɪðˈstændɪŋ/

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

"Despite the heavy rain, the old tent was withstanding the storm. "

Illustration brick

brick noun

/bɹɪk/

A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building.

"This wall is made of bricks."

Illustration intense

intense adjective

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Strained; tightly drawn.

"The teacher's voice was intense as she explained the difficult math problem. "

Illustration without

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "