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