Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'bromine'

English Word: bromine

Key Russian Translations:

• бром [brom] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in scientific, chemical, and educational contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B2 level on CEFR scale; requires basic knowledge of Russian nouns and scientific terminology, but not overly complex for learners with intermediate vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бром: [brom]

Note on бром: The pronunciation is straightforward with emphasis on the first syllable. The "р" is a rolled 'r' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations may occur in regional dialects, but standard Russian uses this IPA.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: A chemical element with atomic number 35, a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature, often used in industrial and medical applications.

Translation(s) & Context:

• бром - Used in formal scientific, educational, or technical contexts, such as chemistry textbooks or laboratory discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Русский: Бром — это химический элемент, который применяется в производстве лекарств.

  English: Bromine is a chemical element that is used in the production of medicines.

• Русский: В лаборатории мы изучаем свойства брома как галогенового элемента.

  English: In the laboratory, we are studying the properties of bromine as a halogen element.

• Русский: Бром можно найти в морской воде в небольших количествах.

  English: Bromine can be found in seawater in small quantities.

• Русский: Из-за своей токсичности бром требует осторожного обращения в промышленности.

  English: Due to its toxicity, bromine requires careful handling in industry.

• Русский: Учёные открыли бром в XIX веке, и с тех пор он стал важным в химии.

  English: Scientists discovered bromine in the 19th century, and it has since become important in chemistry.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"бром" is a masculine noun in Russian (third declension). It follows standard noun inflection patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: As a scientific term, "бром" is often used in its nominative form and does not change frequently in modern usage. It is invariant in compounds or when referring to the element generically.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • бромид (bromide, but this refers to compounds, not the element itself; subtle difference in chemical contexts)
  • галоген бром (halogen bromine, used interchangeably in descriptive texts)
• Antonyms: Not applicable (as "бром" is a specific chemical element and does not have direct antonyms).

Related Phrases:

• Бром в воде (Bromine in water) - Refers to the presence or dissolution of bromine in aqueous solutions, common in environmental chemistry.
• Элемент бром (Element bromine) - A basic phrase used to denote bromine as a periodic table element in educational settings.
• Бромовый раствор (Bromine solution) - Describes a liquid mixture containing bromine, often in laboratory or industrial contexts.

Usage Notes:

"Бром" directly corresponds to the English "bromine" as a chemical element and should be used in formal, scientific contexts. It is a masculine noun, so adjectives and verbs agreeing with it must be in the masculine form (e.g., "бром является" for "bromine is"). Be cautious with context: in Russian, scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from English or Latin roots, so no major adaptations are needed. When choosing between translations, "бром" is the standard and most accurate; avoid informal variants as none exist for this term. In everyday Russian, it's rarely used outside of technical discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "бром" with "хлор" (chlorine) due to similarity in chemical properties. Incorrect: "Бром используется для дезинфекции, как хлор." (This might imply they are the same.)

  Correct: "Бром, в отличие от хлора, имеет красноватый цвет." (Bromine, unlike chlorine, has a reddish color.)

  Explanation: English learners often mix up halogens; always check the specific element's characteristics to differentiate.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using the wrong case like "в бром" instead of "в броме" in prepositional phrases.

  Correct: "В броме содержатся полезные свойства." (In bromine, there are useful properties.)

  Explanation: Russian requires proper case agreement; "броме" is the prepositional form.

Cultural Notes:

As a scientific term, "бром" does not carry significant cultural connotations in Russian society. However, it reflects Russia's emphasis on STEM education and historical contributions to chemistry, such as the work of Dmitri Mendeleev in the periodic table. In modern contexts, it's more associated with industrial applications rather than cultural idioms.

Related Concepts:

• хлор (chlorine)
• йод (iodine)
• периодическая таблица (periodic table)
• галогены (halogens)