Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Combustion'

English Word: combustion

Key Russian Translations:

• горение [ɡɐˈrʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Scientific/Technical]
• сгорание [sɡɐˈranʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Often used in contexts of complete burning]

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

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate, due to specific contexts and technical usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

горение: [ɡɐˈrʲenʲɪjə]

Note on горение: Stress falls on the second syllable; the 'r' sound is rolled slightly.

сгорание: [sɡɐˈranʲɪjə]

Note on сгорание: Stress on the second syllable; ensure clear pronunciation of the initial 's' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The process of burning (general/scientific)

Translation(s) & Context:

• горение - Commonly used in scientific contexts to describe the chemical process of burning.
• сгорание - Often implies complete combustion or burning out, used in technical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Процесс горения требует наличия кислорода.

  The combustion process requires the presence of oxygen.

• Горение топлива в двигателе обеспечивает энергию.

  The combustion of fuel in the engine provides energy.

• Сгорание угля приводит к выбросу углекислого газа.

  The combustion of coal results in the release of carbon dioxide.

• Полное сгорание вещества оставило только золу.

  The complete combustion of the substance left only ash.

• Сгорание газа в котле происходит при высокой температуре.

  The combustion of gas in the boiler occurs at high temperatures.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both горение and сгорание are neuter nouns in Russian. They follow standard declension patterns for neuter nouns ending in -ие.

Note: сгорание follows a similar declension pattern, replacing "горение" with "сгорание" (e.g., Genitive: сгорания).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for горение/сгорание:

• воспламенение (ignition, often used for the start of burning)
• тление (smoldering, a slower form of burning)

Antonyms for горение/сгорание:

• тушение (extinguishing)
• охлаждение (cooling)

Related Phrases:

• горение топлива - Combustion of fuel (used in contexts of engines or energy production).
• полное сгорание - Complete combustion (used in chemistry or engineering).
• процесс горения - Process of combustion (common in scientific texts).

Usage Notes:

• горение is the more general term for "combustion" and is often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the process of burning.
• сгорание often implies a completed or exhaustive burning process, frequently used when discussing the result of combustion (e.g., burning out or being consumed by fire).
• Both terms are primarily used in formal or technical language and are rarely encountered in casual conversation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using огонь (fire) instead of горение to mean "combustion." Explanation: огонь refers to the flame or fire itself, not the process of burning. Correct: "Процесс горения" (The process of combustion); Incorrect: "Процесс огня."
• Error: Confusing горение and сгорание in contexts where complete burning is implied. Explanation: Use сгорание for complete combustion (e.g., "сгорание топлива" - combustion of fuel resulting in its depletion).

Cultural Notes:

While the terms горение and сгорание are primarily technical, the concept of fire and burning holds significant symbolic meaning in Russian culture, often associated with purification, destruction, or transformation in literature and folklore. However, these symbolic meanings are not directly tied to the technical use of these terms.

Related Concepts:

• огонь (fire)
• пламя (flame)
• жар (heat)
• взрыв (explosion)