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Soot Definition & Meaning

soot
noun
  1. a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
verb
  1. coat with soot

"Soot" in song lyrics

See how soot is used in real songs:

  • "Regenerate from the soot"
    Living Legends — Soap Boxn
  • "Ashes to ashes, soot to soot"
    Soul Kid Klik — Spark Da Mic
  • "aciniform soot"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "soot"

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Frequently asked questions

What does soot mean?
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink coat with soot
What part of speech is soot?
Soot is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does soot have?
Soot has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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