0-9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w y z search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain Pumice Pumice The term 'Pumice' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as '　　 A light-colored, frothy volcanic rock, usually of dacite or rhyolite composition, formed by the expansion of gas in erupting lava. Commonly perceived as lumps or fragments of pea size and larger but can also occur abundantly as ash-size particles. 　　 Because of its numerous gas bubbles, pumice commonly floats on water'. Previous 5 Terms: Pulse Storm Pulse Width Pulse-Pair Processing pulsimeter pulvilliform Next 5 Terms: Pump Pump-back system Pumped-storage hydroelectric plant Pumped-storage plant Pumping About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.