Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chemical'

English Word: Chemical

Key Russian Translations:

• химический [xʲɪˈmʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Adjective, Formal]
• химикат [xʲɪmʲɪˈkat] - [Noun, Formal/Technical, Often refers to a chemical substance]

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

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "химический"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "химикат" due to specific usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

химический: [xʲɪˈmʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on химический: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "х" sound is a voiceless fricative, distinct from English "h".

химикат: [xʲɪmʲɪˈkat]

Note on химикат: Stress on the third syllable. Ensure clear pronunciation of the final "т".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to Chemistry or Chemical Processes (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• химический - Used to describe anything related to chemistry, e.g., chemical reactions or industries.

Usage Examples:

• Химическая реакция происходит при нагревании.

  A chemical reaction occurs when heated.

• Это химическое соединение очень опасно.

  This chemical compound is very dangerous.

• Химическая промышленность развивается быстро.

  The chemical industry is developing rapidly.

2. A Chemical Substance or Agent (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• химикат - Refers to a specific chemical substance, often in industrial or agricultural contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Этот химикат используется для удобрения почвы.

  This chemical is used to fertilize the soil.

• Осторожно, химикаты могут быть токсичными!

  Be careful, chemicals can be toxic!

Russian Forms/Inflections:

химический (Adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case as per Russian adjective rules.

химикат (Noun, Masculine): Declines as a second-declension noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for химический:

• химичный (less common, regional)

Synonyms for химикат:

• вещество (broader term for "substance")

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• химическая реакция - Chemical reaction.
• химическое оружие - Chemical weapon.
• бытовые химикаты - Household chemicals.

Usage Notes:

• "химический" is primarily an adjective and should be used when describing something related to chemistry.
• "химикат" is a noun and refers to a tangible chemical substance or agent, often in technical contexts.
• Be mindful of the context: "химикат" is not used to describe abstract chemical concepts, unlike "chemical" in English.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "химикат" as an adjective. Incorrect: *химикат реакция*. Correct: химическая реакция (chemical reaction).
• Error: Mispronouncing "химический" by stressing the wrong syllable. Stress is on "ми", not "хи".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the term "химикат" often carries a practical or industrial connotation, frequently associated with agriculture (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides). Discussions about chemicals in everyday contexts might evoke concerns about environmental or health impacts, reflecting historical and contemporary sensitivities.

Related Concepts:

• химия (chemistry)
• вещество (substance)
• реакция (reaction)