pumicate

Meanings

• Verb

  To polish or smooth a surface, especially by the action of abrasive particles.

  - "He pumiced the stone statues to make them shine."
  - "The potter pumiced the clay before shaping it."

• Noun

  A volcanic ejecta consisting of angular or subangular fragments.

  - "The beach was covered in pumice after the volcanic eruption."
  - "The hikers used pumice as an abrasive to clean their feet."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pumicate
bumble , grumble , rumble

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Variants

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pumicite , pumicites

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Etymology

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From Latin pumex, a pumice stone.

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Trivia

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1. Pumice was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for bathing.

2. The largest recorded eruption that produced pumice was the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia.

3. Pumice is lighter than water and can float, making it an effective insulation material for hot water bottles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Volcanic ash: Pumice is a type of volcanic ash that consists of large, angular fragments.

2. Abrasive: Pumice is a natural abrasive used for polishing and cleaning.

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Culture

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Pumice has been used since ancient times for various purposes, including as an abrasive for polishing and cleaning, and as a building material for insulation and concrete.

How to Memorize "pumicate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a volcano erupting and the pumice stones being ejected.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pumice' with the feeling of a smooth, clean surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'pumice' starts with the same letter as 'pottery' and 'polishing'.

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