soot

Example Sentences

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Footage of the aftermath shows the entire side of the building blackened with soot with a plume of smoke rising into the air.

From BBC

Under the bill, however, insurers would be required to cover testing for lead, asbestos and other contaminants that have been found in soot, char and ash inside homes after a wildfire.

From Los Angeles Times

It was beginning to smoke and seep soot.

From Literature

At the same time, more complete burning of the fuel decreases soot and particulate emissions.

From Science Daily

When there is incomplete burning of oil – when there is not enough oxygen - carbon monoxide and soot particles can be released instead of carbon dioxide and water.

From BBC