Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'acetate'

English Word: acetate

Key Russian Translations:

• ацетат /ɐˈtsɛtət/ - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in scientific, chemical, or technical contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian noun declensions, suitable for learners with intermediate proficiency)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ацетат: /ɐˈtsɛtət/

Note on ацетат: The stress falls on the second syllable (/ˈtsɛ/), which is a common point of difficulty for English speakers due to the Russian stress patterns. Pronounce it with a soft 'ts' sound, similar to the 'ts' in 'bits'.

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Meanings and Usage:

A chemical compound, specifically a salt or ester of acetic acid, often used in materials like plastics or fibers.

Translation(s) & Context:

• ацетат - Used in formal scientific and industrial contexts, such as chemistry or manufacturing, to refer to compounds like sodium acetate or cellulose acetate.

Usage Examples:

• Ацетат используется в производстве синтетических волокон.

  Acetate is used in the production of synthetic fibers.

• В лаборатории мы изучили свойства ацетата натрия.

  In the laboratory, we studied the properties of sodium acetate.

• Ацетат целлюлозы применяется в текстильной промышленности.

  Cellulose acetate is used in the textile industry.

• Химик объяснил, как ацетат реагирует с кислотами.

  The chemist explained how acetate reacts with acids.

• В состав пластика входит ацетат для повышения гибкости.

  Acetate is included in the plastic composition to increase flexibility.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

ацетат is a masculine noun (from the foreign borrowing category in Russian), which follows the standard third declension for inanimate nouns. It has regular declensions but no plural form in most contexts as it refers to a general chemical substance. Below is a table of its key inflections:

Note: As a scientific term, it remains unchanged in plural contexts or when used in compounds.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: уксуснокислый (uksusnokislyj) - Often used in older or more descriptive contexts, but less precise than ацетат.
• Antonyms: N/A (as this is a specific chemical term, it doesn't have direct antonyms; opposites would depend on context, e.g., 'acid' vs. 'base', but not directly applicable).

Related Phrases:

• ацетат натрия - Sodium acetate; a common salt used in chemical reactions and buffers.
• ацетат целлюлозы - Cellulose acetate; refers to a material used in films and fibers, with applications in photography and textiles.
• эфир ацетата - Acetate ester; a broader term for organic compounds derived from acetic acid.

Usage Notes:

ацетат is a direct borrowing from English and Latin roots, making it straightforward for English speakers to recognize. It is primarily used in formal, scientific, or technical settings, such as chemistry textbooks or industrial discussions. When translating 'acetate', always consider the context—e.g., in chemistry, ацетат is the precise equivalent, but in everyday English, it might overlap with terms like 'vinegar derivative'. Be mindful of Russian word order in sentences, as adjectives or modifiers typically follow the noun. If multiple translations exist, choose ацетат for modern scientific accuracy over older synonyms like уксуснокислый.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing the word as /a'tsɛtat/ with stress on the first syllable instead of the second. Correct: /ɐˈtsɛtət/. Explanation: Russian stress rules can confuse English learners; always emphasize the second syllable to sound natural.

• Error: Using the wrong case, e.g., saying "в ацетат" instead of "в ацетате" in prepositional contexts. Correct: в ацетате (in acetate). Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case with prepositions, so check the governing preposition before use.

• Error: Confusing it with similar terms like "ацетон" (acetone). Correct: ацетат specifically means the salt or ester, not the solvent. Explanation: These are related but distinct; misuse can lead to misunderstandings in scientific discussions.

Cultural Notes:

As a scientific term, ацетат does not carry significant cultural connotations in Russian language or society. However, it reflects Russia's emphasis on STEM education and industrial heritage, where chemical terminology like this is prevalent in academic and manufacturing contexts, stemming from historical influences of Western science in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Related Concepts:

• кислота (acid)
• эфир (ester)
• натрий (sodium)
• целлюлоза (cellulose)