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ˈpumicate, v. rare. [f. L. pūmicāt-, ppl. stem of pūmicāre, f. pūmex.] trans. To smooth with pumice. So † pumiˈcation.
1623Cockeram, Pumicate, to make smoothe. 1658Phillips, Pumication, a making smooth with a Pumice-stone. 1925Chambers's Jrnl. Nov. 704/2 When it is thoroughly ‘pumicated’ the coral is rinsed and put into a second bag. |