Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Compound'

English Word: Compound

Key Russian Translations:

• соединение [səɪdʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Noun]
• смесь [smʲesʲ] - [Neutral, Noun]
• составной [səstɐvˈnoj] - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "соединение" and "смесь"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "составной"

Pronunciation (Russian):

соединение: [səɪdʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə]

Note on соединение: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "е" sounds like "ye" in "yes."

смесь: [smʲesʲ]

Note on смесь: The soft "с" requires a slight palatalization, which might be tricky for beginners.

составной: [səstɐvˈnoj]

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. Compound as a Noun (Chemical or Physical Combination)

Translation(s) & Context:

• соединение - Used in scientific or formal contexts to refer to a chemical compound.
• смесь - Refers to a mixture or blend, often less formal or technical.

Usage Examples:

• Это химическое соединение очень стабильно.

  This chemical compound is very stable.

• Смесь песка и цемента готова для использования.

  The mixture of sand and cement is ready for use.

• Ученые изучили новое соединение металлов.

  Scientists studied a new compound of metals.

2. Compound as an Adjective (Composite or Combined)

Translation(s) & Context:

• составной - Used to describe something made of multiple parts, often in technical or formal writing.

Usage Examples:

• Это составной механизм с несколькими частями.

  This is a compound mechanism with several parts.

• Составной индекс учитывает разные факторы.

  The compound index takes various factors into account.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

соединение (Noun, Neuter):

смесь (Noun, Feminine): Similar declension pattern to feminine nouns ending in -ь.

составной (Adjective): Declines according to standard adjective rules for gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "соединение":

• комбинация
• сплав

Note: "комбинация" is more general, while "сплав" is specific to alloys.

Antonyms for "соединение":

• разделение
• разложение

Related Phrases:

• химическое соединение - Chemical compound.
• смесь веществ - Mixture of substances.
• составной элемент - Compound element (composite part).

Usage Notes:

• "Соединение" is the most precise translation for scientific or chemical contexts, while "смесь" is broader and can refer to any blend or mix.
• Use "составной" when describing something composite or made of multiple components, especially in formal or technical writing.
• Be mindful of the context, as "compound" as a verb (e.g., to compound a problem) would require entirely different translations like " усугублять".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "смесь" in formal chemical contexts. Incorrect: "Смесь углерода и кислорода." Correct: "Соединение углерода и кислорода" (Compound of carbon and oxygen).
• Error: Misusing "составной" for nouns. It’s an adjective, so it must agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific and academic contexts, precision in terminology is highly valued. Using "соединение" over "смесь" in chemistry discussions reflects a deeper understanding of the subject matter and is appreciated in professional settings.

Related Concepts:

• элемент (element)
• реакция (reaction)
• вещество (substance)