soot in German
soot in German is Ruß, Russ — soot means the fine black powder left behind when coal, wood, or oil burns incompletely.
soot in German
Ruß
Fine black or dull brown particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc.
Russ
Fine black or dull brown particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc.
What does "soot" mean?
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noun The fine black powder left behind when coal, wood, or oil burns incompletely.
"Soot coated the inside of the old chimney."
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verb To cover or stain something with soot.
"Years of candle smoke had sooted the ceiling."
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soot in a sentence
- Soot coated the inside of the old chimney.
- His hands were black with soot after cleaning the fireplace.
- Years of candle smoke had sooted the ceiling.
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What is "soot" in German?
"soot" in German is Ruß, Russ. soot means: The fine black powder left behind when coal, wood, or oil burns incompletely.
How do you use "soot" in a sentence?
Example: "Soot coated the inside of the old chimney." In German, "soot" is Ruß, Russ.
Are there other ways to say "soot" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "soot": Ruß, Russ.
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