redstone

See also: Redstone

English

Etymology

From red +‎ stone, after its color.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈɹɛd.stoʊn/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɹɛd.stəʊn/
• Rhymes: -ɛdstəʊn

Noun

redstone (usually uncountable, plural redstones)

1. (Minecraft) A type of versatile material used to create electrical circuits and mechanisms.

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

2. (Minecraft) The entire system of circuitry, using redstone as its most basic material.
   • 2023 December 18, Ishan Vashishth, “How to Make & Use Fireworks in Minecraft”, in Dexerto‎:

     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.

Derived terms

• redstoner

See also

• noodles (“redstone circuitry”)