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soot

/sʊt/

sootnoun

soots

Translations

The chimney was covered in a thick layer of soot.

Дымоход был покрыт толстым слоем сажи.

Definitions

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

The chimney was clogged with soot, requiring a thorough cleaning.

Synonyms

sootverb

sooted

Past Simple

sooted

Past Participle

sooting

Gerund

/sʊt/

Translations

The chimney began to soot the walls of the house.

Дымоход начал коптить стены дома.

Definitions

To cover or coat with soot.

Years of smoke had sooted the ceiling, turning it dark brown.

sootadjective

Used attributively to describe things consisting of or contaminated with soot.

Definitions

Relating to, resembling, or consisting of soot.

Soot particles can pose serious health risks when inhaled.