soot in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Definition
Soot is a black, powdery residue consisting of carbon particles produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter, often found on surfaces and fabrics after fires.
Sample Sentences
- The chimney sweep emerged from the house covered in soot.
- After the campfire, her clothes smelled of smoke and were stained with soot.
- He carefully brushed the soot off the old photograph to reveal its true colors.
- Soot from the candles had settled on the table, creating a dark residue.
- The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames and minimize the soot damage.
- The chimney sweep emerged from the soot-covered fireplace, his clothes darkened by the residue.
- After the campfire, the children's faces were smudged with soot from the playful flames.
- Soot settled on the windowsill, a reminder of the long winter spent indoors.
- The artist used soot to create a striking charcoal drawing that captivated the gallery visitors.
- Environmentalists are concerned about the soot released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels.