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TOPIK 6noun

외부효과

oebuhyogwa

외부효과가 · 외부효과를

externality, external effect

Example

공장의 오염은 부정적인 외부효과를 만듭니다.

Pollution from factories creates a negative externality.

Word parts

외 outside부 part효 effect과 result

Literally 'outside effect' — costs or benefits that land on someone else.