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pumiceOne entry found. Main Entry: pum·ice Pronunciation: \ˈpə-məs\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English pomis, from Anglo-French pomice, from Latin pumic-, pumex — more at foam Date: 15th century : a volcanic glass full of cavities and very light in weight used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing — pu·mi·ceous \pyü-ˈmi-shəs, ˌpə-\ adjective
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