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What company is named after Charles Goodyear?

  • Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

  • Firestone

  • Michelin

  • Bridgestone

Answer

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is named after Charles Goodyear, an American inventor who developed the vulcanization process for rubber in 1839. Vulcanization is a chemical process that strengthens rubber and makes it more durable, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including tires. The company was founded in 1898 and has since become one of the world's largest tire manufacturers.
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