soot
Example Sentences
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Network Rail has called the Victorian tunnel one of the most hostile environments on the UK rail network, where moisture, dripping saltwater and diesel soot accelerate wear on equipment.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“Californians face the most significant smog and soot challenges in the nation, but our air agencies have followed the science to build policies and programs to make real headway,” Barrett said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
On Earth, dusty plasma can form during wildfires when soot mixes with smoke.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
It used to be that coal’s biggest opponents were environmentalists who raised alarms about the soot they spew.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
He gulped air, and when he coughed, he tasted soot.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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