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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
His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The authors wrote that rocket soot increases stratospheric temperatures, alters atmospheric circulation and depletes the ozone layer.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Contamination — and fears of it — have taken hold in Altadena, where many lots were covered in soot, ash and char from the Eaton Fire.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
This soot reduction could also make engines stealthier by reducing their infrared signature.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The authors wrote that rocket soot increases stratospheric temperatures, alters atmospheric circulation and depletes the ozone layer.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Contamination — and fears of it — have taken hold in Altadena, where many lots were covered in soot, ash and char from the Eaton Fire.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
This soot reduction could also make engines stealthier by reducing their infrared signature.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot
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When Rob Mango moved into a loft on Duane Street in 1977, his neighbors were Richard Serra and dairy-and-egg wholesalers with warehouse floors coated in yolks and grime.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
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For routine care, use warm, soapy water on tiles and baking soda paste on grout to lift grime gently.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Your pores might be congested with gunk or product residue.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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Vacuuming to waste bypasses the pool’s filter, sending the water and gunk straight out the drain hose.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Photos showed Fike's bed and extreme filth surrounding it, including a bedpan with her bath water that was allegedly three weeks old.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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To ensure this filth doesn't reach the engine's internals, an air filter is installed after the air intake.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Massachusetts-born, Robinson will be playing on home soil in front of friends, family and national team fanatics, an honor every player dreams of but only very few get.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Founded in 1847 by immigrants seeking religious freedom, Pella still feels like a small slice of the Netherlands on Midwestern soil.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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There are blue spots, specks, scratches, flares, and bits of crud in almost ALL of the Apollo photos.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The two then proceeded to beat the crud out of each other.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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This crock has plenty of room to keep every daily utensil conveniently on the counter, and it’s finished with a cork mat on the bottom to stay steady and protect your counters.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Other appliances like toaster ovens, air fryers, and crock pots also pose a safety risk (especially if they’re not cleaned properly after use).—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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Additionally, environmental factors such as tobacco smoke, pollution, pollen, dust, pet dander, laundry soaps, fragrances and more can irritate children’s skin or breathing passages.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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But after the dust settled Saturday, La Habra’s senior softball players sat side-by-side on the grass, kicked off their cleats and giggled.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Every bucket, every rebound, every screen oozed difficulty, as if each player was covered in sludge.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The backlash was so extensive, Gutierrez ended up backtracking on the lucrative gig entirely, in one of the clearest signs yet that AI has become toxic sludge to much of the audience Amazon is trying to woo.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
3 June 2026
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“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soot. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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