방출
The release or emission of something, such as light, heat, gas, or radiation. It can also refer to releasing a player from a sports team.
Examples
3 of 5태양은 엄청난 양의 에너지를 방출합니다.
The sun emits a huge amount of energy.
방사능 물질의 방출은 환경에 치명적입니다.
The release of radioactive materials is fatal to the environment.
정부는 비축된 쌀을 시장에 방출하기로 했다.
The government decided to release stockpiled rice to the market.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bang-Chul: Think of a 'Bang' (explosion) that 'Chul' (goes out) - energy shooting out.
Quick Quiz
식물은 광합성 과정에서 산소를 ___한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 방출
Examples
태양은 엄청난 양의 에너지를 방출합니다.
everydayThe sun emits a huge amount of energy.
방사능 물질의 방출은 환경에 치명적입니다.
academicThe release of radioactive materials is fatal to the environment.
정부는 비축된 쌀을 시장에 방출하기로 했다.
formalThe government decided to release stockpiled rice to the market.
그 선수는 성적 부진으로 팀에서 방출됐어.
informalThe player was released from the team due to poor performance.
열 방출 효율이 좋은 소재를 개발 중입니다.
businessWe are developing materials with good heat emission efficiency.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대량 방출
mass release
방출을 억제하다
to suppress emission
무단 방출
unauthorized release
Often Confused With
배출 (discharge/exhaust) is often used for waste or exhaust, while 방출 (emission/release) is broader, including energy, light, and athletes.
Usage Notes
Common in TOEFL chemistry and physics passages regarding particles and energy.
Common Mistakes
In a sports context, '방출' means being fired/released, which is different from its scientific meaning.
Memory Tip
Bang-Chul: Think of a 'Bang' (explosion) that 'Chul' (goes out) - energy shooting out.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 放出 (방출), meaning 'letting out'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
식물은 광합성 과정에서 산소를 ___한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 방출
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