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TOPIK 6noun

화석연료

hwaseongnyeollyo [화성녈료]

화석연료가 · 화석연료를

fossil fuel

Example

화석연료에 대한 의존도를 낮춰야 합니다.

We need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

Word parts

화 change석 stone연 burn료 material

Literally 'fuel from fossils'.

Good to know

Pronounced [화성녈료]: ㄴ is inserted, then nasalization and ㄹ assimilation.