: a volcanic glass full of cavities and very low in density that is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
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Exfoliate up to twice a week with a sugar scrub or pumice stone for more manual exfoliation.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Crescent replaces pumice stones with ceramic stones and finishes garments with cleaner alternatives to potassium permanganate spray.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2024
The bag comes in four colors, including golden olive, black, potter's clay, and pumice stone.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
Three shades — beige pumice, green lichen, and pink sepia — are currently on sale for an impressive 40 percent off.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Crescent replaces pumice stones with ceramic stones and finishes garments with cleaner alternatives to potassium permanganate spray.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2024
The bag comes in four colors, including golden olive, black, potter's clay, and pumice stone.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
Three shades — beige pumice, green lichen, and pink sepia — are currently on sale for an impressive 40 percent off.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024
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pumice
noun
pum·ice
ˈpəm-əs 
: a very light glass that is formed by the rapid cooling of lava from volcanoes, is full of small holes, and is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
Medical Definition
pumice
noun
pum·ice
ˈpəm-əs
: a volcanic glass full of cavities and very light in weight used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
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