Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'chondritic'

English Word: chondritic

Key Russian Translations:

• хондритовый [xɐnˈdrʲitəvɨj] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in scientific and geological contexts, not in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced, requiring familiarity with specialized vocabulary in geology or biology)

Pronunciation (Russian):

хондритовый: [xɐnˈdrʲitəvɨj]

Note on хондритовый: The stress falls on the third syllable ("drʲi"), and the initial "х" is a voiceless velar fricative, which may be challenging for English speakers accustomed to softer 'h' sounds. Pronounce it with a guttural throat sound similar to the Scottish "loch".

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Relating to chondrites, which are stony meteorites containing chondrules (in geology), or pertaining to cartilage in a biological sense.

Translation(s) & Context:

• хондритовый - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as describing meteorite compositions or geological structures.

Usage Examples:

• Этот метеорит имеет хондритовый состав, что указывает на его древнее происхождение.

  This meteorite has a chondritic composition, which indicates its ancient origin.

• Учёные изучают хондритовые породы для понимания ранней истории Солнечной системы.

  Scientists study chondritic rocks to understand the early history of the Solar System.

• Хондритовый материал часто содержит включения, подобные тем, что в астероидах.

  Chondritic material often contains inclusions similar to those in asteroids.

• В биологии термин может применяться к хондритовым тканям, но в геологии он более распространён.

  In biology, the term may apply to chondritic tissues, but it is more common in geology.

• Анализ хондритового образца показал высокое содержание редких элементов.

  Analysis of the chondritic sample revealed a high content of rare elements.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

хондритовый is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard first-declension pattern for adjectives. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. There are no irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • хрящевой (khryashchevoy) - Used more in biological contexts, with a slight nuance toward cartilage-related matters.
  • метеоритный (meteorite-related, but less specific).
• Antonyms:
  • нехондритовый (nekhondritovyy) - Non-chondritic, used in geological contrasts.

Related Phrases:

• Хондритовый метеорит - A chondritic meteorite; refers to a type of stony meteorite common in astronomical studies.
• Хондритовые включения - Chondritic inclusions; used when discussing embedded materials in geological samples.
• Анализ хондритовых пород - Analysis of chondritic rocks; a phrase in scientific research contexts.

Usage Notes:

хондритовый directly corresponds to "chondritic" in English, primarily in geological contexts, such as meteorites and rocks. It is a formal term and should be used in academic or scientific writing rather than casual conversation. When choosing between translations like хондритовый and хрящевой, opt for the former in geology and the latter in biology. Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian sentences, as it must match the noun's gender, number, and case.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using хондритовый without proper case agreement, e.g., saying "в хондритовый метеорит" instead of "в хондритовом метеорите" (for prepositional case).

  Correct: в хондритовом метеорите (in a chondritic meteorite). Explanation: Russian adjectives must inflect to match the noun's case; failing to do so can make the sentence grammatically incorrect.

• Error: Confusing it with хрящевой and using it in biological contexts interchangeably.

  Correct: Use хондритовый for geological terms and хрящевой for cartilage-related biology. Explanation: These are context-specific; misuse can lead to semantic errors in scientific communication.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific literature, terms like хондритовый are rooted in the historical influence of Western geology, particularly from the 19th century when Russian scientists like Vernadsky contributed to meteorite studies. It reflects Russia's strong tradition in space science, with cultural pride in discoveries related to cosmic origins, often tied to national space programs like those of the Soviet era.

Related Concepts:

• хондрит (chondrite)
• метеорит (meteorite)
• астероидный (asteroidal)