Pumice, previously Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. molten rock in the earth’s crust

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PUMICE (noun)
1. a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
PUMICE (verb)
1. rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen
PREVIOUSLY (adverb)
1. at an earlier time or formerly

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