: a black substance formed by combustion or separated from fuel during combustion, rising in fine particles, and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke
especially
: the fine powder consisting chiefly of carbon that colors smoke
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The fire caused heavy damage to the park and damage and soot can also be seen on the bridge.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Per the Enquirer, the fire caused heavy damage to the park, and damage and soot can also be seen on the bridge.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The air near the Port of Stockton already fails to meet state and federal regulations on particulate matter made up of soot, metals, construction dust and smoke.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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To clean soot off fireplace bricks, mix 1/4 cup liquid dish soap with 4 cups water.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The fire caused heavy damage to the park and damage and soot can also be seen on the bridge.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Per the Enquirer, the fire caused heavy damage to the park, and damage and soot can also be seen on the bridge.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The air near the Port of Stockton already fails to meet state and federal regulations on particulate matter made up of soot, metals, construction dust and smoke.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soot. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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