soot

UK
/sʊt/
US
/sʊt/

Translations

sootnoun
soots
pl
The chimney was covered in a thick layer of soot.
Дымоход был покрыт толстым слоем сажи.
sootverb
sooted
Past Simple
sooted
Past Participle
sooting
Gerund
UK
/sʊt/
US
/sʊt/
The chimney began to soot the walls of the house.
Дымоход начал коптить стены дома.
sootadjective
Used attributively to describe things consisting of or contaminated with soot.

Definitions

sootnoun
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.
sootverb
To cover or coat with soot.
Years of smoke had sooted the ceiling, turning it dark brown.
sootadjective
Relating to, resembling, or consisting of soot.
Soot particles can pose serious health risks when inhaled.