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pum·ice
 pumice
- pronunciation:
- puh
mihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition: |
light, porous hardened lava, powdered or whole, used as an abrasive and polishing agent.
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abrasive |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
pumiced, pumices, pumicing |
| definition: |
to use pumice to polish, clean, or smooth.
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| related words: |
polish |
| derivation: |
pumiceous (adj.) |
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