noun a black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter
Soot particles can contribute to air pollution and have negative effects on human health and the environment.
Soot can be a byproduct of fires and can pose health risks to firefighters and occupants of a burning building.
Soot is a black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter.
Soot can accumulate on artwork and artifacts over time, requiring specialized cleaning techniques to remove it without causing damage.
Soot can be used in writing to create a dark and grim atmosphere, often used in poetry or fiction to symbolize pollution or decay.
Soot can be used by artists as a medium for creating dark and textured effects in drawings, paintings, or other visual art forms.
Chimney sweeps use soot as a byproduct of cleaning chimneys, and it can indicate the level of buildup or potential hazards in a chimney.
Firefighters may encounter soot during firefighting operations, and it can be a sign of incomplete combustion or potential fire hazards.