noun Download 🔗Share A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles. As the lava solidifies, the bubbles are frozen into the rock. Examples : "The geologist carefully examined the piece of pumice, noticing its light weight and many tiny holes. " geology material substance nature science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To abrade or roughen with pumice. Examples : "She used a pumice stone to pumice the calluses on her feet. " material geology action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading