Firefighting Hazards

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noun a black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter

  • The firefighters found traces of soot in the burnt building.
  • I accidentally got soot all over my hands while cleaning the fireplace.
  • I hate how soot always gets everywhere when we have a barbecue.
  • The soot of past mistakes still lingered in his mind, clouding his judgment.