Word
Pumice
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
pum-ice
Definition
- n. - A very light porous volcanic scoria, usually of a gray
color, the pores of which are capillary and parallel, giving it a
fibrous structure. It is supposed to be produced by the disengagement
of watery vapor without liquid or plastic lava. It is much used, esp.
in the form of powder, for smoothing and polishing. Called also pumice
stone.
- noun - A light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
- verb - Rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen
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