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pumice

/ˈpʌm.ɪs/

Traduction: Roche volcanique légère et poreuse, formée par le refroidissement rapide de lave chargée de gaz, utilisée comme abrasif pour exfolier ou polir., Verbe signifiant frotter, poncer ou nettoyer avec de la pierre ponce.

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noun

/ˈpʌm.ɪs/C1formal
  • frRoche volcanique légère et poreuse, formée par le refroidissement rapide de lave chargée de gaz, utilisée comme abrasif pour exfolier ou polir.

A light, porous volcanic glass formed on the surface of some lavas, commonly used as an abrasive for exfoliating or polishing.

  1. B2formal

    A light, porous volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly with gas bubbles trapped inside, commonly used as an abrasive.

    frPierre ponce

    • She used a pumice stone to smooth the rough skin on her heels.
    • Pumice is often added to exfoliating soaps and scrubs.
    • The lightweight nature of pumice makes it useful in construction materials.

    Synonymespumice stone

Formes
  • pumices plural form
  • pumices' possessive plural form
  • pumice's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈpʌm.ɪs/C2formal
  • frVerbe signifiant frotter, poncer ou nettoyer avec de la pierre ponce.

A verb meaning to rub, smooth, or clean with pumice stone.

  1. To rub with pumiceB2formal

    To clean or smooth a surface by rubbing it with pumice stone.

    frponcer

    • She pumiced her calloused feet in the bath.
    • The craftsman pumiced the wooden surface to a fine finish.
    • He pumiced the rough edges of the pottery.

    Synonymesabradebuffpolishrubsandscoursmooth

Formes
  • pumiced past participle
  • pumiced past simple
  • pumicing present participle
  • pumices third person singular