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soot
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- pronunciation:
- sUt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a fine black powder produced during burning, which collects on the insides of chimneys or is carried into the air in smoke.
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| related words: |
cinder |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
soots, sooting, sooted |
| definition: |
to smudge, coat, or cover with soot.
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| related words: |
blacken |
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