Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chloroplast'

English Word: Chloroplast

Key Russian Translations:

• Хлоропласт [ˈxlorəplast] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in scientific or academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - Requires familiarity with scientific terminology)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Хлоропласт: [ˈxlorəplast]

Note on Хлоропласт: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "х" is pronounced as a guttural 'kh' sound, which may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A plastid in green plant cells which contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place

Translation(s) & Context:

• Хлоропласт - Used in biological and scientific contexts to refer to the organelle responsible for photosynthesis in plants.

Usage Examples:

• Хлоропласты содержат хлорофилл, который необходим для фотосинтеза.

  Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which is necessary for photosynthesis.

• В клетках растений хлоропласты играют ключевую роль в производстве энергии.

  In plant cells, chloroplasts play a key role in energy production.

• Ученые изучают структуру хлоропластов для понимания процессов фотосинтеза.

  Scientists study the structure of chloroplasts to understand photosynthesis processes.

• Хлоропласты отсутствуют в клетках животных, так как они не проводят фотосинтез.

  Chloroplasts are absent in animal cells since they do not perform photosynthesis.

• Повреждение хлоропластов может привести к нарушению роста растения.

  Damage to chloroplasts can lead to impaired plant growth.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No direct synonyms, as it is a specific scientific term)

Antonyms:

• Нет прямых антонимов (No direct antonyms, as it is a specific term)

Note: Since "Хлоропласт" is a specialized term, it does not have commonly used synonyms or antonyms in Russian.

Related Phrases:

• Хлоропласты растений - Chloroplasts of plants (Refers to chloroplasts in a botanical context).
• Структура хлоропласта - Structure of a chloroplast (Used in scientific discussions about chloroplast anatomy).
• Функция хлоропластов - Function of chloroplasts (Refers to the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis).

Usage Notes:

• "Хлоропласт" is a direct and precise translation of "chloroplast" and is exclusively used in scientific, academic, or educational contexts.
• This term is unlikely to appear in everyday conversation, as it pertains to biology and botany.
• Ensure correct stress on the first syllable when pronouncing, as misplacement of stress can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.

Common Errors:

• Incorrect Stress Placement: English speakers may stress the second syllable ("хлороПЛАСТ"), which is incorrect. Correct stress is on the first syllable: "ХЛОропласт".
• Misuse in Non-Scientific Contexts: Using "Хлоропласт" in casual conversation or outside biological contexts may confuse native speakers, as it is a highly specialized term.
• Incorrect Pronunciation of 'Х': The initial "х" sound is often mispronounced as an English 'h'. It should be a guttural 'kh' sound, similar to the German 'ch' in "Bach".

Cultural Notes:

There are no significant cultural connotations associated with "Хлоропласт" in Russian. It is a purely scientific term borrowed from Greek roots, similar to its English counterpart, and is used universally in biological studies.

Related Concepts:

• Хлорофилл (Chlorophyll)
• Фотосинтез (Photosynthesis)
• Клетка растения (Plant cell)
• Митохондрия (Mitochondria)