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pumice

/ˈpʌm.ɪs/

Tradução: Rocha vulcânica leve e porosa, formada pelo resfriamento de lava espumante, usada como abrasivo para esfoliação ou polimento., Verbo que significa esfregar, lixar, polir ou limpar com pedra-pomes.

2 verbetes

noun

/ˈpʌm.ɪs/C1formal
  • ptRocha vulcânica leve e porosa, formada pelo resfriamento de lava espumante, usada como abrasivo para esfoliação ou polimento.

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.

    ptPedra-pomes

    • 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.

    Sinônimospumice stone

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

verb

/ˈpʌm.ɪs/C2formal
  • ptVerbo que significa esfregar, lixar, polir ou limpar com pedra-pomes.

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.

    ptEsfregar com pedra-pomes

    • 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.

    Sinônimosabradebuffpolishrubsandscoursmooth

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