pumice

UK
/ˈpʌm.ɪs/
US
/ˈpʌm.ɪs/

Translations

pumicenoun
pumices
pl
Pumice is often used in beauty treatments to exfoliate the skin.
Пемза часто используется в косметических процедурах для отшелушивания кожи.
Synonyms
volcanic rock
pumiceverb
pumiced
Past Simple
pumiced
Past Participle
pumicing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpʌm.ɪs/
US
/ˈpʌm.ɪs/
She used a pumice stone to pumice her feet.
Она использовала пемзу, чтобы шлифовать свои ноги.
pumiceadjective
UK
/ˈpʌm.ɪs/
US
/ˈpʌm.ɪs/

Definitions

pumicenoun
A light, porous volcanic rock that forms when a gas-rich froth of glassy lava solidifies rapidly.
The pumice stone is often used to remove dead skin from feet.
A piece of pumice used as an abrasive, especially for cleaning or smoothing surfaces.
She used a pumice to scrub the stubborn stains off the bathtub.
pumiceverb
To rub or polish a surface with pumice stone to smooth or clean it.
She pumiced the rough edges of the wooden table to prepare it for painting.
pumiceadjective
Made of, containing, or resembling pumice.
The mechanic used a pumice hand soap to remove the grease.