soot
UK: sʊt | US: sʊt
n. a black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter.
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The word "soot" traces back to Old English sōt, meaning "black particles from smoke." It shares roots with Old Norse sōt and German Ruß, all referring to the residue of combustion. The term has remained remarkably consistent in form and meaning across Germanic languages, reflecting its direct link to a tangible, universal byproduct of fire.
The chimney was clogged with thick layers of soot.
Her hands turned black after cleaning the soot from the stove.
Soot particles can harm air quality and human health.
The old painting was obscured by centuries of accumulated soot.
Firefighters often return covered in soot after battling blazes.