HyperDic: pumice

English > 2 senses of the word pumice:
NOUNsubstancepumice, pumice stonea light glass formed on the surface of some lavas
VERBcontactpumicerub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen / smoothen
pumice > pronunciation
Soundspah'mahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > pumice: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive.
Synonympumice stone
Broaderrock, stonematerial consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
Spanishpiedra pómez, pumita
Catalanpedra tosca, pumicita
Verbspumicerub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen / smoothen
English > pumice: 2 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningrub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen / smoothen.
PatternSomebody ----s something
BroaderrubMove over something with pressure
Nounspumicea light glass formed on the surface of some lavas

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