pumice Definition
pum·ice (pum′is)
noun
an extremely porous, glassy, extrusive igneous rock typically light enough to float on water, used as an abrasive and in making soaps, polishes, etc.
Etymology: ME pomis < OFr < L pumex < IE base *(s)poimno-, foam
transitive verb -·iced, -·ic·ing
to clean, polish, etc. with pumice
pumice Related Forms
pu·mi′·ceous (pyo̵̅o̅ mis̸h′əs) adjective
pumice Usage Examples
Converse of object
- contain: Works in two ways: 1 ) Each treat contains pumice which is found in human toothpaste.
- base: Land is river sand & pumice based with good quality top soil Large and flat with some trees & bushes.
Adjective modifier
- volcanic: Did the fallout of volcanic pumice and ash from Thera make life impossible for the Minoans?
- white: Patches of white pumice often lie over the black sand, and when it is thick enough it is easily rideable.
Modifies a noun
- liner: Repairs to the chimney & fitting of pumice liner at Nant Rhys are planned for a work party in October.
- chimney: For information on pricing of DM modular block chimney system please visit our Pumice chimney liners page.
- stone: Many of us carry stones for good fortune or for healing; we even use pumice stones on our feet!
- system: You can also build a new chimney using a pumice liner system.
- rubber: A crescent shaped iron leather- working knife has been found alongside pumice rubbers.
- page: For information on pricing of DM modular block chimney system please visit our Pumice chimney liners page.
Browse dictionary entries near pumice
- ‹ puma
- ‹ pulvinus
- ‹ pulvinate
- ‹ pulvillus
- ‹ pulverulent
- ‹ pulverize
- ‹ pulverizable
- ‹ pulsometer
- ‹ pulsimeter
- ‹ pulsejet (engine)
- pummel ›
- pump ›
- pump-and-dump ›
- pump laser ›
- pump priming ›
- pumped ›
- pumper ›
- pumpernickel ›
- pumpkin ›
- pumpkinseed ›

