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Vocabulary Entry
soot
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A black powdery or flaky substance that is a byproduct of burning organic matter or fossil fuels.
Example Sentences
"There was soot covering the fireplace after the fire went out."
"The chimney sweep removed the soot from the flue."
"Soot can be harmful to breathe in large amounts."
V
verb
To cover or smudge with soot.
Example Sentences
"The smoke began to soot the walls of the old house."
"They soot the windows of the cabin during the winter months."
"The artist decided to soot the canvas to give it an aged look."