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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
Burning coal also creates lung-damaging smog and emits brain-damaging mercury and soot pollution that triggers respiratory ailments and shaves years off lives.
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Our and thousands of others homeowners’ toxic ash, soot and smoke damage is somehow deemed not covered by our insurance.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Better understanding about the dangers of particulate matter, commonly known as soot, prompted the Biden EPA to tighten federal standards, effectively requiring cleaner factories, power plants and vehicles.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
These fires release even more carbon dioxide, soot, and other pollutants while devastating biodiversity and ecosystems.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Our and thousands of others homeowners’ toxic ash, soot and smoke damage is somehow deemed not covered by our insurance.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Better understanding about the dangers of particulate matter, commonly known as soot, prompted the Biden EPA to tighten federal standards, effectively requiring cleaner factories, power plants and vehicles.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
These fires release even more carbon dioxide, soot, and other pollutants while devastating biodiversity and ecosystems.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot
Noun
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Painted Surfaces Steam is great at removing grease and grime.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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What Would Ease His Belly Pain? ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4: Seattle Slew Use a soft rag, first dry and then damp, to remove loose dust and grime.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The non-drying, see-through patches are packed with hydrocolloids to draw out gunk from your blemishes and keep you from picking, pinching, and making every aspect of your breakout 100 times worse.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Wash away stacks of gunk, grime and sticky messes with ease.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pedro Pascal is reading anti-trans author J.K. Rowling for filth.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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Brazil were awarded the hosting rights for World Cup 1950 and were therefore considered favourites to win it on home soil, just as Uruguay and Italy had done in 1930 and 1934 respectively.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The news release said the researchers found the larvae were far more prevalent in places where soil was extremely dry and a lot of organic matter was present.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
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That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Soap removes sticky spills, smeared food or mud; bleach might take out the stains left once the crud is gone.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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After two more storytellers, the evening starts to wind down and people are pulling on coats and gathering their ladles and crock pots.—
Caitlin Shetterly,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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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,
8 Apr. 2025
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From dust and hair to greasy buildup and the occasional stain, fabric headboards can be a sneaky source of stale smells and dinginess.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The stick vac itself has three modes and a green light to show you dust and dirt that needs vacuuming.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Yet the chemicals — also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS — are not regulated in sludge fertilizer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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No area of any economy may have more sludge than tariff classification.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soot. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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