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side effect; byproduct

NounSino-Korean: 副作用

  1. 1

    side effect; byproduct

    An undesirable event that happens unexpectedly due to a certain thing.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일로 인해 일어난, 기대하지 않았던 바람직하지 못한 일.

    • When the value of money falls, various side effects follow.

    • Fossil fuels brought about the development of modern civilization, but at the same time they produced the side effect of environmental pollution.

  2. 2

    side effect; complication

    An unexpected, negative effect that occurs when taking medicine.

    Korean definition: 약을 사용했을 때 나타나는, 원래 효과 이외의 좋지 않은 작용.

    • Jisu suffered from the side effects of the antibiotics she took for a cold.

    • When using medicine, you should read the instructions carefully and check for side effects.