pumice
noun/ˈpʌmɪs/
Frequency rank: #19,228 most common English word
Meaning
A light, porous volcanic rock used for smoothing or polishing skin or surfaces.
Example sentence
She used pumice to scrub the rough skin off her heels.
Synonyms & related words
- abrasive
- scrubber
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