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소독하다 meaning and pronunciation

sodokhada · disinfect; sterilize

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 63655
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 소도카다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    병에 걸리는 것을 막기 위해 약품이나 열 등으로 균을 죽이다.

    English: disinfect; sterilize — To destroy germs with chemicals, heat, etc., in order to prevent one's getting sick.

    Examples

    • 소독한 기구.
    • 붕대를 소독하다.
    • 상처를 소독하다.
    • 칼을 소독하다.
    • 열로 소독하다.
    • 햇빛에 소독하다.
Origin
消毒하다
Categories
삶 > 치료 행위

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