Soot Meaning and Definition
Soot
Pronunciation
/soʊt/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
Black carbon particles or other fine particles in smoke or air pollution; often produced by combustion of fossil fuels.
Etymology
From Old English; related to Dutch soot, and German staub.
Usage Notes
Use soot to describe small particles of carbon or other substances found in smoke or air pollution. It is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
Cultural References
Soot appears in literature and art as a symbol of decay, pollution, and environmental degradation.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Black as soot
- Footprints in the soot
Related Words or Phrases
- Sootfall
- Air pollution
- Carbon footprint
Collocations
- Smoke soot
- Air soot
- Soot pollution
Frequency of Use
Soot is a relatively uncommon word, but it is increasingly used in modern language due to growing concerns about environmental pollution.
Common Misspellings
- Sootte
- Souot