Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'albedo'

English Word: albedo

Key Russian Translations:

• альбедо /alʲˈbe.də/ - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (Primarily used in scientific, academic, and technical contexts; not common in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian noun declensions.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

альбедо: /alʲˈbe.də/

Note on альбедо: The pronunciation features a palatalized 'л' sound (/ʲ/), which can be challenging for English speakers. Stress is on the second syllable. Variations may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The proportion of light or radiation reflected by a surface (Primary scientific meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• альбедо - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as astronomy or physics, to describe the reflective properties of surfaces like planets or snow.

Usage Examples:

• Альбедо Луны ниже, чем у Земли, из-за её тёмной поверхности.

  The albedo of the Moon is lower than that of Earth due to its dark surface.

• Учёные измеряют альбедо для понимания климатических изменений.

  Scientists measure albedo to understand climate changes.

• Альбедо снега очень высокое, что помогает в отражении солнечного света.

  The albedo of snow is very high, which helps in reflecting sunlight.

• В метеорологии альбедо играет ключевую роль в балансе энергии.

  In meteorology, albedo plays a key role in energy balance.

• Изменение альбедо океанов влияет на глобальное потепление.

  Changes in the albedo of oceans affect global warming.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Альбедо" is a neuter noun in Russian and follows the standard declension patterns for loanwords ending in -o. It is not heavily inflected but changes based on case and number. Below is a table of its basic forms:

Note: As a scientific term, it often remains unchanged in most contexts, but in detailed academic writing, it follows neuter noun rules without irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • отражательная способность (reflective capacity; more descriptive and less technical)
  • коэффициент отражения (reflection coefficient; used interchangeably in physics)
• Antonyms:
  • абсорбция (absorption; refers to the opposite process of light absorption)
  • поглощение (absorption; common in everyday scientific contexts)

Related Phrases:

• коэффициент альбедо - The albedo coefficient; used to quantify reflective properties in scientific measurements.
• поверхностное альбедо - Surface albedo; refers to the albedo of a specific surface, like ice or soil.
• глобальное альбедо - Global albedo; pertains to the Earth's overall reflection of solar radiation, often discussed in climate science.

Usage Notes:

"Альбедо" directly corresponds to the English term "albedo" and is primarily used in formal, scientific contexts such as physics, astronomy, and environmental science. It is a loanword with no significant idiomatic variations, but learners should note its neuter gender for correct agreement in sentences (e.g., with adjectives or verbs). When choosing between synonyms like "отражательная способность," opt for "альбедо" in technical writing for precision, but use the former in explanatory texts. Avoid casual usage, as it is domain-specific.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "альбедо" with "абсорбция": English learners often mix up reflection and absorption. Incorrect: "Альбедо света поглощается поверхностью" (Albedo of light is absorbed by the surface). Correct: "Абсорбция света происходит на поверхности" (Absorption of light occurs on the surface). Explanation: "Альбедо" measures reflection, not absorption, so ensure the context matches.

• Improper declension: Forgetting that it can take genitive forms in phrases. Incorrect: "Измерение альбедо Земля" (Measurement of albedo Earth). Correct: "Измерение альбедо Земли" (Measurement of Earth's albedo). Explanation: In genitive constructions, add the appropriate ending for possession or modification.

Cultural Notes:

As a scientific term derived from Latin, "альбедо" does not carry significant cultural connotations in Russian. However, it is frequently discussed in Russian scientific literature and education, reflecting Russia's strong tradition in space exploration and environmental research, such as studies on Arctic ice albedo in the context of global warming.

Related Concepts:

• рефлексия (reflection)
• излучение (radiation)
• климатические изменения (climate change)
• солнечная энергия (solar energy)