soot
word
Definition
Soot is the black powdery or flaky substance that forms when something burns, especially from wood, coal, or oil. It often collects in chimneys or on walls near fireplaces.
Usage & Nuances
"Soot" is uncountable and mainly used in technical or household contexts. Commonly appears with 'chimney', 'fireplace', and 'clean off'. Not to be confused with 'ash', which is lighter gray and finer.
Spanish: hollínPortuguese (BR): fuligemPortuguese (PT): fuligemChinese (Simplified): 烟灰Chinese (Traditional): 煙灰Hindi: कालिखArabic: سخامBengali: কালো ধোঁয়া - কজRussian: сажaJapanese: 煤（すす）Vietnamese: bồ hóngKorean: 그을음Turkish: is - kurumUrdu: کالا دھواں - سیاہ راکھIndonesian: jelaga
Example Sentences
There is soot on the walls after the fire.
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The lamp left black soot on my hands.
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My white shirt got stained with soot while cleaning the stove.
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You should clean out the soot from the chimney before winter.
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Heavy soot from the fire made it hard to breathe in the room.
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The fireplace was covered in soot.
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