Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Antiseptic'

English Word: Antiseptic

Key Russian Translations:

• антисептик [ˌan.tʲɪˈsʲɛp.tʲɪk] - [Formal, Medical]
• дезинфицирующее средство [dʲɪ.zʲɪn.fʲɪˈt͡sɨ.ru.ju.ʂːɪ.jə ˈsrʲɛt.stvə] - [Formal, Descriptive]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in medical and hygiene contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "антисептик"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "дезинфицирующее средство" due to its length and specificity

Pronunciation (Russian):

антисептик: [ˌan.tʲɪˈsʲɛp.tʲɪk]

Note on антисептик: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "п" is pronounced softly due to palatalization.

дезинфицирующее средство: [dʲɪ.zʲɪn.fʲɪˈt͡sɨ.ru.ju.ʂːɪ.jə ˈsrʲɛt.stvə]

Note on дезинфицирующее средство: Stress is on the fourth syllable of "дезинфицирующее" and the first syllable of "средство".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A substance that prevents infection (Medical/Hygiene Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• антисептик - Commonly used in medical settings to refer to antiseptic solutions or agents.
• дезинфицирующее средство - A broader term often used for disinfectants or antiseptic products in formal or technical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• В аптеке я купил антисептик для рук.

  I bought hand antiseptic at the pharmacy.

• Доктор обработал рану антисептиком.

  The doctor treated the wound with an antiseptic.

• Используйте дезинфицирующее средство для очистки поверхности.

  Use a disinfectant to clean the surface.

• Это дезинфицирующее средство подходит для медицинского оборудования.

  This disinfectant is suitable for medical equipment.

• Антисептик помогает предотвратить заражение.

  Antiseptic helps prevent infection.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

антисептик (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

дезинфицирующее средство (Compound Noun Phrase, Neuter): The adjective "дезинфицирующее" agrees with "средство" in case, number, and gender. "Средство" declines as a neuter noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for антисептик:

• дезинфектант
• стерилизатор (less common)

Note: "дезинфектант" is more technical, while "антисептик" is widely understood in everyday contexts.

Antonyms:

• загрязнитель (contaminant)

Related Phrases:

• антисептик для рук - Hand sanitizer (commonly used in hygiene contexts).
• дезинфицирующее средство для поверхностей - Surface disinfectant (used for cleaning objects or spaces).
• обработать антисептиком - To treat with antiseptic (common in medical instructions).

Usage Notes:

• "антисептик" is the direct and most common translation for "antiseptic," especially in medical or personal hygiene contexts.
• "дезинфицирующее средство" is a broader term that can refer to both antiseptics and disinfectants, often used in formal or technical writing.
• Be mindful of the context: "антисептик" is more specific to preventing infection on living tissue, while "дезинфицирующее средство" may imply cleaning inanimate surfaces.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "антисептик" interchangeably with "дезодорант" (deodorant).
  Explanation: "Антисептик" refers to a substance that prevents infection, while "дезодорант" is for odor control.
  Incorrect: Я использую антисептик для запаха.
  Correct: Я использую дезодорант для запаха. (I use deodorant for odor.)
• Error: Mispronouncing "антисептик" by stressing the wrong syllable.
  Explanation: Stress is on the second syllable [ˌan.tʲɪˈsʲɛp.tʲɪk], not the first or third.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, antiseptics like alcohol-based solutions or iodine have a long history of use in both medical and household settings. During the Soviet era, specific antiseptic products like "зелёнка" (brilliant green) were iconic for treating minor cuts and are still widely recognized today.

Related Concepts:

• дезинфекция (disinfection)
• стерилизация (sterilization)
• гигиена (hygiene)