pizza stone
n.— «Baking stone: A stone creates a more even temperature and the crunchy-chewy crust that bakers seek. Also known as a pizza stone, this large porous tile can be left in the bottom of the oven at all times to even the heat.» —“Vicki Larson” Marin Independent Journal (California) Jan. 13, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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