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“Pomace” or “Pumice”

pomace / pumice are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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pomace

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

pumice p·AH·m·ah·s

  • nouna light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive.
  • verbrub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pomace”

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“pumice”

  • Uprooted trees, mixed with pumice ash, washed into the sea…
  • …and create volcanic ash and pumice, which is then ejected through…
  • Pumice stones of up to in…
  • …and James Sibbald'' encountered extensive pumice rafts about west of Tambora.
  • Pumice

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