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/sʊt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A black powdery or flaky substance produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter, primarily found as a residue in chimneys or on surfaces.
After a long winter of using the fireplace, the chimney was lined with soot.
The carbonaceous material that is a byproduct of combustion, often found in the atmosphere as pollution.
The city was grappling with air quality issues due to the high levels of soot from vehicle emissions.
A dark or dull black color.
The artist used a soot-like pigment to create the dark areas in the painting.
Etymology
Middle English 'sote', from Old English 'sōta', related to the act of soot-forming.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sweeping the soot:
to clean or remove the dirt and grime, especially from a fireplace or chimney.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
to mess up or dirty something.
Stop soot-ing up my new car with your dirty shoes!