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Soot

Similar term(s): carbon black, black carbon.

Definition:

Carbon dust that is emitted into air as a result of incomplete fuel combustion.

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soot emission
Example of soot emission

Source: Health and Energy Air Pollution Causes 

Related words:

Incomplete combustion process(es) - Particulate matter - Primary & secondary particles

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