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TOPIK 6noun

나트륨

nateuryum

나트륨이 · 나트륨을

sodium

Example

라면에는 나트륨이 많이 들어 있어요.

Ramyeon contains a lot of sodium.

Word parts

From German 'Natrium' (symbol Na) — that's why it isn't 'sodium'.

Good to know

Health news uses 나트륨 for dietary salt: 나트륨 섭취를 줄이세요 'cut down on sodium'.