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Who is the inventor of vulcanized rubber, after whom the company was named?

  • Thomas Edison

  • Benjamin Franklin

  • Charles Goodyear

  • Alexander Graham Bell

Answer

The company was named after Charles Goodyear, the American inventor of vulcanized rubber. This process of treating rubber to make it more durable was a key development in the tire industry.
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