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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"
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  • "sand pumice"
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  • "hard skin and pumice"
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Frequently asked questions

What does pumice mean?
a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen
What part of speech is pumice?
Pumice is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pumice have?
Pumice has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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