No. 16,476 in Russian
сажи
The Russian word "сажи" means "soot" in English.
In a sentence
В старинных лампах использовали сажи для создания света.
In old lamps, soot was used to create light.
Here, 'сажи' is used to mean 'soot,' which refers to a substance produced by incomplete combustion.
Положи сажи ровным слоем, чтобы лучше утеплить.
Place the soot in an even layer to improve insulation.
In this sentence, 'сажи' again refers to 'soot' as a physical material utilized for its insulating properties.
После пожара на стенах дома остались следы сажи.
Traces of soot remained on the walls of the house after the fire.
Here, 'сажи' signifies 'soot' as the residue resulting from combustion, marking an aftermath.
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