pummice

/ˈpʌmɪsi/

Definitions

1. noun

a light, porous, and usually white rock formed from the hardened lava that has been ejected from a volcano; used for polishing and cleaning surfaces, especially metal.

“The sailor used pumice to scrub away the rust from the ship’s hull.”

Synonyms

  • lava rock
  • porous rock

Antonyms

  • dense stone
  • solid rock