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pumice in Greek

pumice in Greek is ελαφρόπετρα, αλαφρόπετρα — pumice means a light, full of tiny holes volcanic rock, often used to scrub away dead skin.

pumice in Greek

ελαφρόπετρα
noun
Pronounced: elafropetra
A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles, which are frozen into the rock as the lava solidifies.
αλαφρόπετρα
noun
Pronounced: alafropetra
A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles, which are frozen into the rock as the lava solidifies.

What does "pumice" mean?

  1. noun A light, full of tiny holes volcanic rock, often used to scrub away dead skin.
    "She rubbed the rough patches on her feet with a pumice stone."
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pumice in a sentence

  • She rubbed the rough patches on her feet with a pumice stone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pumice" in Greek?

"pumice" in Greek is ελαφρόπετρα, αλαφρόπετρα. pumice means: A light, full of tiny holes volcanic rock, often used to scrub away dead skin.

How do you pronounce ελαφρόπετρα?

"pumice" in Greek is ελαφρόπετρα, pronounced "elafropetra".

How do you use "pumice" in a sentence?

Example: "She rubbed the rough patches on her feet with a pumice stone." In Greek, "pumice" is ελαφρόπετρα, αλαφρόπετρα.

Are there other ways to say "pumice" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "pumice": ελαφρόπετρα, αλαφρόπετρα.

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