soot
noun
Pronunciation: /sʊt/
Definition
A fine black or dark brown powder consisting mainly of carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter like wood or coal.
Examples
The chimney sweep was covered in soot from head to toe.
Burning wet wood in the fireplace often leads to a buildup of soot in the flue.
The white curtains were stained with soot after the nearby factory fire.
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