Pumice Definition & Meaning

pumice
noun
  1. a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
verb
  1. rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen

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  • "what is unusual about pumice"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sand pumice"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hard skin and pumice"
    AOL — AOL

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