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pumice Definition:
- Pumice , called pumicite in its powdered or dust form, is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. It is typically light colored. Scoria is another vesicular volcanic rock that differs from pumice in having larger vesicles, thicker vesicle walls and being dark colored and denser.
| Pumice (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. |
| Pumice stone () Same as Pumice. |
| pumice / pumice stone a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas, used as an abrasive |
| pumice rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen |
pumice Synonyme:
| pumice stone abstergent cathartic cleaner cleaning agent cleaning solvent cleanser cleansing cream cold cream cream dentifrice depurant detergent diuretic emetic enema holystone lotion mouthwash nauseant purgative purge purifier rinse shampoo soap solvent synthetic detergent tooth powder toothpaste wash |