Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Dioxide'

English Word: Dioxide

Key Russian Translations:

• диоксид [dʲɪɐkˈsʲit] - [Formal, Scientific]

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

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

Pronunciation (Russian):

диоксид: [dʲɪɐkˈsʲit]

Note on диоксид: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ди" is pronounced softly due to the palatalized 'd' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Chemical Compound (e.g., Carbon Dioxide)

Translation(s) & Context:

• диоксид - Used in scientific and technical contexts to refer to a compound with two oxygen atoms (e.g., диоксид углерода for carbon dioxide).

Usage Examples:

• Диоксид углерода является основным парниковым газом.

  Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas.

• Диоксид серы может вызывать кислотные дожди.

  Sulfur dioxide can cause acid rain.

• В атмосфере Марса преобладает диоксид углерода.

  Carbon dioxide predominates in the atmosphere of Mars.

• Диоксид титана используется в производстве красок.

  Titanium dioxide is used in the production of paints.

• Концентрация диоксида углерода в воздухе увеличивается.

  The concentration of carbon dioxide in the air is increasing.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• двуокись (less common, but sometimes used interchangeably in older texts)

Note: "двуокись" is an older term and less precise in modern scientific Russian; "диоксид" is preferred.

Antonyms:

• (No direct antonym, as it is a specific chemical term)

Related Phrases:

• диоксид углерода - Carbon dioxide, a common greenhouse gas.
• диоксид серы - Sulfur dioxide, often associated with pollution.
• диоксид азота - Nitrogen dioxide, a component of air pollution.

Usage Notes:

• The term "диоксид" is almost exclusively used in scientific, technical, or academic contexts. It is not part of everyday casual conversation unless discussing chemistry or environmental topics.
• It is often paired with the name of the element it combines with (e.g., "диоксид углерода" for carbon dioxide). The structure follows standard Russian compound noun formation.
• Unlike English, where "dioxide" might stand alone, in Russian, it is more common to specify the type of dioxide (e.g., углерода, серы).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "двуокись" instead of "диоксид" in modern contexts. While "двуокись" is technically correct, it is outdated and may sound unprofessional in scientific writing.
  Incorrect: Двуокись углерода
  Correct: Диоксид углерода
  Explanation: "Диоксид" is the standard term in contemporary Russian.
• Error: Failing to decline "диоксид" properly in sentences. English speakers may forget to adjust the case endings.
  Incorrect: Я говорю о диоксид.
  Correct: Я говорю о диоксиде.
  Explanation: Russian nouns must agree with the preposition and case required by the sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, discussions involving "диоксид" (especially диоксид углерода) are often tied to environmental concerns, much like in English-speaking contexts. However, due to the Soviet legacy of heavy industrialization, terms like "диоксид серы" may evoke associations with industrial pollution in regions with historical factories.

Related Concepts:

• оксид (oxide)
• углерод (carbon)
• сера (sulfur)
• азот (nitrogen)