A technical dictionary of printmaking, André Béguin.
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pumicing
The pumicing of a plate, block or a stone is done in order to even out the surface by wearing it down. Pumicing is not done in order to polish a surface but rather to get it to the point where polishing procedures can be carried out (even though polishing may not always be required).
[abrasives, polishing]
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