firebrick

/ˈfaɪərˌbrɪk/
noun
  1. A brick made of heat-resistant material, used to line furnaces, fireplaces, and chimneys.
    • The blacksmith replaced the cracked firebrick in the forge.
    • Firebrick is essential for building a pizza oven that can reach very high temperatures.
    • The old chimney was lined with firebrick to prevent the house from catching fire.
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