Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'agglomerate'

English Word: agglomerate

Key Russian Translations:

• агломерат [ɐɡləmʲɪˈrat] - [Noun, Formal, Used in scientific or technical contexts]
• агломерировать [ɐɡləmʲɪˈrɪrəvɐtʲ] - [Verb, Formal, Used in processes of gathering or consolidation]

Frequency: Low (This term is primarily used in specialized fields like geology, chemistry, or urban planning, making it less common in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate to Advanced; requires familiarity with technical vocabulary and Russian noun/verb inflections, as it is not basic conversational language.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

агломерат: [ɐɡləmʲɪˈrat]

Note on агломерат: The stress falls on the third syllable; be mindful of the palatalized 'л' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Pronounce it with a soft 'l' as in 'million'.

агломерировать: [ɐɡləmʲɪˈrɪrəvɐtʲ]

Note on агломерировать: This is a longer verb with stress on the third syllable; the ending '-ровать' is common in borrowed verbs and should be pronounced with a soft 'тʲ'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A mass or collection of things, often used in scientific contexts to describe a clustered or consolidated entity (e.g., in geology or materials science).

Translation(s) & Context:

• агломерат - Used in formal, technical discussions about physical or abstract accumulations, such as urban clusters or mineral formations.

Usage Examples:

• В геологии агломерат образуется из скопления мелких частиц под давлением.

  In geology, an agglomerate forms from the accumulation of small particles under pressure.

• Городской агломерат включает несколько пригородов и промышленные зоны.

  The urban agglomerate includes several suburbs and industrial zones.

• Этот агломерат минералов был обнаружен в глубинах горы.

  This agglomerate of minerals was discovered deep in the mountain.

• Агломерат из отходов можно переработать для экологических целей.

  The agglomerate of waste can be recycled for environmental purposes.

Meaning 2: To gather or collect into a mass, implying a process of consolidation (e.g., in manufacturing or social contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• агломерировать - Used in formal or technical settings to describe actions like combining particles or ideas into a unified whole.

Usage Examples:

• В производстве порошки агломерируют для повышения их плотности.

  In manufacturing, powders are agglomerated to increase their density.

• Компании агломерируют ресурсы, чтобы конкурировать на рынке.

  Companies agglomerate resources to compete in the market.

• Процесс агломерирования частиц ускоряется при высокой температуре.

  The process of agglomerating particles is accelerated at high temperatures.

• В обществе идеи агломерируют вокруг общего идеала.

  In society, ideas agglomerate around a common ideal.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

агломерат is a masculine noun (from Latin roots) and follows standard Russian noun inflections for cases and numbers. It is a third-declension noun with some irregularities due to its borrowed nature.

агломерировать is a verb of the first conjugation. It is conjugated based on tense, aspect, and person. The imperfective aspect is агломерировать; the perfective is агломерировать (no separate perfective form in this case, but it can be used with prefixes).

Note: These words do not have highly irregular forms but follow standard patterns for borrowed terms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • скопление (skopleniye) - More general term for accumulation, often used in everyday contexts.
  • агрегат (aggregat) - Similar to a cluster but implies a functional unit.
• Antonyms:
  • разъединение (raz"edineniye) - Dispersal or separation, contrasting with consolidation.
  • распад (raspad) - Breakdown or disintegration.

Related Phrases:

• промышленный агломерат - Industrial agglomerate; refers to a concentrated area of factories and urban development.
• агломерировать частицы - To agglomerate particles; common in scientific processes like powder metallurgy.
• городской агломерат - Urban agglomerate; describes a metropolitan area with merged cities.

Usage Notes:

агломерат and агломерировать are direct borrowings from English and Latin, making them precise equivalents for "agglomerate" in technical fields. Use агломерат as a noun in formal writing or scientific discussions, and агломерировать as a verb when describing processes. Be aware of context: in Russian, these words are more common in professional settings than casual speech. When choosing between translations, opt for агломерат for static collections and агломерировать for dynamic actions. Grammar note: Always inflect nouns like агломерат according to case, as Russian requires this for sentence structure.

Common Errors:

• Confusing агломерат with similar words like агрегат (aggregat), which means a machine or assembly. Error example: Saying "агрегат частиц" instead of "агломерат частиц" for "agglomerate of particles." Correct usage: Use агломерат for clusters, not mechanical assemblies. Explanation: This mix-up occurs due to similar roots, but агрегат implies functionality, while агломерат focuses on formation.
• Forgetting to conjugate агломерировать properly. Error example: Using "агломерировать" in the infinitive form where a conjugated verb is needed, e.g., "Я агломерировать" instead of "Я агломерирую." Correct usage: Always conjugate based on subject and tense, as in "Я агломерирую частицы." Explanation: English speakers often overlook Russian verb endings, leading to incomplete sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and language, terms like агломерат are heavily influenced by Soviet-era scientific and industrial terminology. For instance, in discussions of urban planning, an "агломерат" might evoke images of massive post-WWII industrial complexes, reflecting Russia's emphasis on collective development over individualism. This word highlights the cultural value placed on consolidation and efficiency in resource management.

Related Concepts:

• агрегация (aggregatsiya)
• скопление (skopleniye)
• консолидация (konsolidatsiya)