: a volcanic glass full of cavities and very low in density that is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
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The body scrub is formulated with a rich blend of glycolic and lactic acids for 10 percent AHA potency, plus finely ground pumice to effectively slough off dry, dead skin cells, polish, and improve skin texture.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
The pair appeared to use the bedroom to hide from the falling pumice during the eruption, which occurred in 79 A.D., and the room's seal caused the pair to be crushed from the volcano's pyroclastic flow.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Because the door was closed, the room remained free of pumice, but the couple were trapped inside.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
While there are plenty of ways to clean an oven, including hacks such as using aluminum foil or a pumice stone to scrub stuck-on grease, the self-cleaning feature seems like a no-brainer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
The pair appeared to use the bedroom to hide from the falling pumice during the eruption, which occurred in 79 A.D., and the room's seal caused the pair to be crushed from the volcano's pyroclastic flow.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Because the door was closed, the room remained free of pumice, but the couple were trapped inside.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
While there are plenty of ways to clean an oven, including hacks such as using aluminum foil or a pumice stone to scrub stuck-on grease, the self-cleaning feature seems like a no-brainer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
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pumice
noun
pum·ice
ˈpəm-əs 
: a very light glass that is formed by the rapid cooling of lava from volcanoes, is full of small holes, and is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
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pumice
noun
pum·ice
ˈpəm-əs
: a volcanic glass full of cavities and very light in weight used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
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