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TOPIK 6noun

용매

yongmae

용매가 · 용매를

solvent

Example

물은 가장 흔하게 쓰이는 용매예요.

Water is the most commonly used solvent.

Word parts

용 dissolve매 medium

Literally 'dissolving medium'.

Good to know

용매 + 용질 = 용액: solvent + solute = solution.