Soot

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011056",
  "term": "Soot",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A finely divided, black, carbonaceous material produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as hydrocarbons. It consists primarily of amorphous carbon particles, often aggregated into chains or clusters, and can contain adsorbed organic compounds. Soot is a major component of particulate matter in air pollution.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "char",
    "coke",
    "colloidal",
    "particulate carbon",
    "pyrolysis",
    "variable"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2215 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)",
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 504 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/soot/"
}