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a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned
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Recent Examples of soot
Pollution levels vary widely across the country, the report finds, with the worst soot pollution, averaged over the whole year, centered on California cities like Fresno and Bakersfield.
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Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Although Chinese ink frequently consists of a mix of animal glue and soot, experts were surprised to learn that the dharanis’ ink contained metal particles.
—Andrew Paul Jul 24, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
The lime kiln would have operated continuously, filling the heavily wooded area with lime dust and soot, according to Meniketti’s report published in California Archaeology in March 2024.
—Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The top three floors of the parking garage were painted by ash and soot.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 10 June 2025
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Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Although Chinese ink frequently consists of a mix of animal glue and soot, experts were surprised to learn that the dharanis’ ink contained metal particles.
—Andrew Paul Jul 24, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
The lime kiln would have operated continuously, filling the heavily wooded area with lime dust and soot, according to Meniketti’s report published in California Archaeology in March 2024.
—Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The top three floors of the parking garage were painted by ash and soot.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot
Noun
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According to the spokesperson, the inspector found grime built up on equipment and utensils and numerous dead and live roaches in the facility.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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Blinds with heavier, more stubborn dirt and grime will need more work to remove all particles.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Noun
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That gunk needs to be fired out en masse and the water is being topped up anyway at this point.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
Noun
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One person reported seeing two rats feeding on filth in the area closest to houses on the center’s northern border.—
Mike Hendricks
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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The harbor neighborhoods are probably the most polluted part of a very polluted city, owing to the filth that the port generates.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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That site was remediated after 2,800 tons of soil were removed, according to online reports.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
3 Aug. 2025
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Native plants help keep soil, forests, and waterways healthy and reduce back-breaking labor to remove the problem plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Vinegar, while technically more of an acid than a solvent, helps clear away mineral, inorganic crud.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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This isn't just unsanitary—the buildup of crud could eventually interfere with your mixer's moving parts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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While there’s no kitchen, the bar offers daily specials that might include oysters, beef bourguignon (served out of a crock pot), red beans and rice and lobster rolls, among others.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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From storage baskets for cutting boards to stylish utensil crocks, Ina Garten shared her must-have kitchen items with Food Network to help her fans spruce up their kitchens with her daily essentials.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Most TDEs are seen in optical and X-ray radiation occurring in galaxies with relatively little gas and dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 July 2025
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The dust had barely settled at the JCB Golf & Country Club when a new controversy stole the spotlight from Joaquin Niemann's fifth LIV Golf win of the season.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Leftover sludge falls to the bottom of the ponds, which are then cleaned out and refilled to renew the process.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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There were torrential rains in Italy's north on Monday and parts of Bardonecchia near Turin were covered in sludge after the Frejus river burst its banks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soot. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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