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Soot

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Soot is a mass of carbon particles. It comes from incomplete burning. It is known to cause cancer and lung diseases.[1]

References

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    • Juliet Eilperin (2013-11-26). "Black carbon ranks as second-biggest human cause of global warming". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-12-04.