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grime - Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin

Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.

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streak - A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.

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singe - To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.

She accidentally singed her hair while cooking dinner and had to trim a bit off.