Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Ammonia'

English Word: ammonia

Key Russian Translations:

• аммиак [ɐmʲɪˈak] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in scientific and industrial contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - due to specific context usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

аммиак: [ɐmʲɪˈak]

Note on аммиак: Stress falls on the second syllable. The initial 'а' is pronounced as a reduced vowel in unstressed position.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Chemical Compound (NH₃)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аммиак - Refers to the chemical compound ammonia, used in scientific, industrial, and technical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Аммиак используется в производстве удобрений.

  Ammonia is used in the production of fertilizers.

• В лаборатории мы изучаем свойства аммиака.

  In the laboratory, we study the properties of ammonia.

• Запах аммиака очень резкий и неприятный.

  The smell of ammonia is very sharp and unpleasant.

• Аммиак растворяется в воде, образуя нашатырный спирт.

  Ammonia dissolves in water, forming ammonia solution (ammonium hydroxide).

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аммиак is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Note: This noun is typically used in the singular form, as it refers to a substance. Plural forms are rare and context-specific.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нашатырь (colloquial, often refers to ammonia solution rather than the gas)

Note: "нашатырь" is less formal and typically used to describe ammonia in household or medical contexts (e.g., smelling salts).

Antonyms:

• None (as a chemical term, it does not have direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• аммиачный раствор - ammonia solution (used in household or medical contexts)
• запах аммиака - smell of ammonia (common description of its pungent odor)
• аммиачные удобрения - ammonia-based fertilizers (used in agriculture)

Usage Notes:

• The term "аммиак" is primarily used in formal, scientific, or industrial contexts to refer to the chemical compound NH₃.
• In everyday language, especially in household or medical contexts, Russians might use "нашатырь" to refer to ammonia solution or smelling salts. Be mindful of this distinction when translating or using the term.
• The word is always treated as a masculine noun in Russian grammar.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "аммиак" with "нашатырь" in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying "нашатырь" in a scientific paper instead of "аммиак".
  Correct Usage: Use "аммиак" for the chemical compound or gas in formal contexts. Example: "Аммиак — это бесцветный газ." (Ammonia is a colorless gas.)
  Incorrect Example: "Нашатырь — это бесцветный газ." (Incorrect in formal/scientific context.)
• Error: Incorrect stress in pronunciation (stressing the first syllable instead of the second).
  Correct Usage: Stress the second syllable: [ɐmʲɪˈak].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, ammonia (often in the form of "нашатырь" or ammonia solution) is historically associated with medical use, such as in smelling salts to revive someone who has fainted. This usage is less common in modern Western contexts but remains a cultural reference in Russian literature and everyday life.

Related Concepts:

• азот (nitrogen)
• удобрение (fertilizer)
• химия (chemistry)