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TOPIK 5noun

유독

yudok

유독이 · 유독을

toxicity, being poisonous

Example

공장에서 유독 가스가 새어 나와 주민들이 대피했습니다.

Toxic gas leaked from the factory, and residents were evacuated.

Word parts

유 have독 poison

Literally 'having poison'.

Good to know

Usually seen before a noun: 유독 가스, 유독 물질. Don't confuse with the adverb 유독 'especially, only'.