pumiceous

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English

Etymology

Latin pumiceus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pəˈmɪʃəs/, /pəˈmɪʃi.əs/

Adjective

pumiceous (comparative more pumiceous, superlative most pumiceous)

  1. Of or pertaining to pumice; resembling pumice.
    pumiceous ash
    pumiceous deposits

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