B1 noun Neutral

방출

/paŋtɕʰuɭ/

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

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1

태양은 엄청난 양의 에너지를 방출합니다.

The sun emits a huge amount of energy.

2

방사능 물질의 방출은 환경에 치명적입니다.

The release of radioactive materials is fatal to the environment.

3

정부는 비축된 쌀을 시장에 방출하기로 했다.

The government decided to release stockpiled rice to the market.

Word Family

Noun
방출
Verb
방출하다
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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

1

태양은 엄청난 양의 에너지를 방출합니다.

everyday

The sun emits a huge amount of energy.

2

방사능 물질의 방출은 환경에 치명적입니다.

academic

The release of radioactive materials is fatal to the environment.

3

정부는 비축된 쌀을 시장에 방출하기로 했다.

formal

The government decided to release stockpiled rice to the market.

4

그 선수는 성적 부진으로 팀에서 방출됐어.

informal

The player was released from the team due to poor performance.

5

열 방출 효율이 좋은 소재를 개발 중입니다.

business

We are developing materials with good heat emission efficiency.

Word Family

Noun
방출
Verb
방출하다

Common Collocations

에너지 방출 energy release
가스 방출 gas emission
열 방출 heat emission
방출량 amount of emission
빛을 방출하다 to emit light

Common Phrases

대량 방출

mass release

방출을 억제하다

to suppress emission

무단 방출

unauthorized release

Often Confused With

방출 vs 배출

배출 (discharge/exhaust) is often used for waste or exhaust, while 방출 (emission/release) is broader, including energy, light, and athletes.

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Usage Notes

Common in TOEFL chemistry and physics passages regarding particles and energy.

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Common Mistakes

In a sports context, '방출' means being fired/released, which is different from its scientific meaning.

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Memory Tip

Bang-Chul: Think of a 'Bang' (explosion) that 'Chul' (goes out) - energy shooting out.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 放出 (방출), meaning 'letting out'.

Grammar Patterns

~을 외부로 방출하다 ~이 방출되다

Quick Quiz

식물은 광합성 과정에서 산소를 ___한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 방출

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