pumice
nounHow many syllables in pumice?
There are 2 syllables in the word pumice.How to pronounce pumice:
Definition of pumice:
- pumice (noun):
- a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive.
- a volcanic glass full of cavities and very low in density that is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
Synonyms for pumice:
pumice stone
rock
Antonyms for pumice:
glacier
ice
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