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soot
[soot, soot]
noun
a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of coal, wood, oil, etc., rising in fine particles and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke: also conveyed in the atmosphere to other locations.
verb (used with object)
to mark, cover, or treat with soot.
soot
/ ʊ /
noun
finely divided carbon deposited from flames during the incomplete combustion of organic substances such as coal
verb
(tr) to cover with soot
soot
A black, powdery substance that consists mainly of carbon and is formed through the incomplete combustion of wood, coal, diesel oil, or other materials. Because it absorbs energy from sunlight rather than reflecting it, soot is believed to be a cause of global warming, especially when it settles on snow and ice, reducing their reflectivity. Soot particles in the air are a contributing factor in respiratory diseases.
Other 51Թ Forms
- sootless adjective
- sootlike adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of soot1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of soot1
Example Sentences
"People came out all grey, covered in soot and ash and debris."
I met him on the sidewalk in front of his place, his palms stained black with soot from picking up burned lights and banners from the night before.
This is compounded by soot from massive forest fires - which are increasing due to a longer dry season - and the burning of crop residues after the harvest by farmers in northern India, Pakistan and Nepal.
The Los Angeles County Superior Court lawsuit said the home remains standing but was infiltrated by soot, ash and fire debris carried inside through a broken window.
Joy Chen, whose Altadena home was damaged by soot and ash, asked Lara to defer granting the company any rate hike until he “fully” investigates the complaints.
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