Synonyms: carbon black, soot, smut, lampblack, crock
Definition: a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
Similar words: C, carbon, atomic number 6
Definition: an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
Synonyms: soot
Definition: coat with soot
Definition: put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
Usage: coat the cake with chocolate