pumice


Definition: Meaning of, pumice in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpʌmɪs /

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pumice pumices
also pumice stone
  1. [uncountable] very light grey rock from a VOLCANO that is crushed to a powder and used for cleaning
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  2. [countable] a piece of pumice stone that you rub on your skin to clean it or make it soft
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pumice used in phrases

  • pumice stone (noun)
    1. a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
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