Firebrick

Pronunciation: /faɪərbrɪk/

Definitions of firebrick

noun a type of brick that is designed to withstand high temperatures, typically used in fireplaces or furnaces

Example Sentences

A1 The firebrick was used to build the fireplace.

A2 The firebrick cracked under the intense heat of the fire.

B1 The mason carefully laid each firebrick to ensure a sturdy structure.

B2 The firebrick lining in the kiln needed to be replaced due to wear and tear.

C1 The industrial furnace was lined with firebrick to withstand high temperatures.

C2 The artisan crafted a beautiful mosaic using colorful firebricks.

Examples of firebrick in a Sentence

formal The exterior of the building was made of firebrick to ensure fire resistance.

informal I love the look of the firebrick fireplace in our living room.

slang That firebrick oven makes the best pizzas in town.

figurative His anger burned like a firebrick, intense and unyielding.

Grammatical Forms of firebrick

• past tense: firebricked
• plural: firebricks
• comparative: more firebrick
• superlative: most firebrick
• present tense: firebricks
• future tense: will firebrick
• perfect tense: have firebricked
• continuous tense: is firebricking
• singular: firebrick
• positive degree: firebrick
• infinitive: to firebrick
• gerund: firebricking
• participle: firebricked

Origin and Evolution of firebrick

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'firebrick' originated from the combination of 'fire' and 'brick' to refer to a type of brick specifically designed to withstand high heat.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'firebrick' has remained consistent in its usage to describe bricks used in high-heat environments, such as in fireplaces, kilns, and furnaces.