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soot

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) soot (noun)
  2. 2) soot (verb)
  3. sooty black (noun)
  4. soot blowing (noun)
  5. soot brown (noun)

1soot

noun \ˈsu̇t, ˈsət, ˈsüt\

Definition of SOOT

: a black substance formed by combustion or separated from fuel during combustion, rising in fine particles, and adhering to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke; especially : the fine powder consisting chiefly of carbon that colors smoke
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Origin of SOOT

Middle English, from Old English sōt; akin to Old Irish suide soot, Old English sittan to sit
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with SOOT

foot, put, root, Root

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