redstone

noun — 2 senses

redstone

noun

US /ˈɹɛd.stoʊn/ · UK /ˈɹɛd.stəʊn/

Etymology From red + stone, after its color.

1

Usually A type of versatile material used to create electrical circuits and mechanisms.

  • He made a complicated redstone circuit to help farm sugar cane.
2

Usually The entire system of circuitry, using redstone as its most basic material.

  • Creating your fireworks display in Minecraft involves a mix of crafting skills and a touch of redstone engineering. From the basics of crafting fireworks to setting up a grand display using redstone circuits, this guide will cover it all. […] However, for a more controlled and elaborate display, using redstone can be advantageous.2023 December 18, Ishan Vashishth, “How to Make & Use Fireworks in Minecraft”, in Dexerto, archived from the original on 15 Nov 2025:
Derived terms
redstoner
Related terms
noodles

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