Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dissolution'

English Word: dissolution

Key Russian Translations:

• распущение [rɐˈspuʂːɪnʲje] - [Formal, used in political, legal, or organizational contexts]
• растворение [rɐstvɐˈrʲenʲje] - [Formal, Scientific, often in chemistry or physical processes]

Frequency: Medium (Common in formal writing, legal documents, and scientific texts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of abstract concepts and Russian noun declensions; for распущение, it's straightforward for intermediate learners, while растворение may involve scientific vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

распущение: [rɐˈspuʂːɪnʲje]

Note on распущение: The 'щ' sound is a soft, palatalized 'sh' (like in 'fresh cheese'), which can be tricky for English speakers; practice with native audio for accuracy.

растворение: [rɐstvɐˈrʲenʲje]

Note on растворение: The 'рʲ' indicates a palatalized 'r', common in Russian; stress on the third syllable, and be mindful of the vowel reductions in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of formally ending or disbanding an organization, assembly, or institution (e.g., political dissolution).

Translation(s) & Context:

• распущение - Used in formal, legal, or political contexts, such as dissolving a parliament or company; implies a deliberate, official process.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство объявило о распущении парламента из-за политического кризиса.

  The government announced the dissolution of parliament due to a political crisis.

• Распущение компании привело к массовым увольнениям сотрудников.

  The dissolution of the company led to mass layoffs of employees.

• В истории России распущение Думы было значимым событием.

  In Russian history, the dissolution of the Duma was a significant event.

• Суд приказал о распущении организации по причине финансовых нарушений.

  The court ordered the dissolution of the organization due to financial violations.

Meaning 2: The process of dissolving a substance into a liquid, or breaking down into parts (e.g., chemical or physical dissolution).

Translation(s) & Context:

• растворение - Common in scientific, chemical, or everyday contexts involving mixtures; emphasizes a physical or chemical process.

Usage Examples:

• Растворение сахара в воде происходит быстро при нагревании.

  The dissolution of sugar in water happens quickly when heated.

• В химии растворение солей изучается для понимания реакций.

  In chemistry, the dissolution of salts is studied to understand reactions.

• Полное растворение краски в растворителе требует времени и перемешивания.

  The complete dissolution of paint in the solvent requires time and stirring.

• Растворение льда в океане способствует изменению климата.

  The dissolution of ice in the ocean contributes to climate change.

• Эксперимент показал, что растворение металла в кислоте приводит к газообразованию.

  The experiment showed that the dissolution of metal in acid leads to gas formation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are neuter nouns in Russian and follow standard declension patterns for third-declension nouns. They exhibit changes based on case, number, and gender agreements. Below is a table for each:

These nouns do not change in plural forms as they are typically used in singular contexts, but if needed, plural would follow: распущения (nominative plural). No irregular inflections; they are regular for their class.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • развал (razval) - Implies a more chaotic breakdown, often used for informal or sudden dissolution.
  • ликвидация (likvidatsiya) - For business contexts, emphasizing liquidation or winding up.
• Antonyms:
  • создание (sozdanie) - Creation or formation, opposite of dissolution in organizational contexts.
  • укрепление (ukrepleniye) - Strengthening, contrasting with breakdown in physical or metaphorical senses.

Related Phrases:

• Принудительное распущение - Forced dissolution; used in legal contexts to describe mandatory disbanding.
• Химическое растворение - Chemical dissolution; refers to reactions in science.
• Полное растворение - Complete dissolution; indicates total mixing or breakdown.

Usage Notes:

Choose распущение for abstract, institutional contexts like politics or law, as it aligns closely with the English 'dissolution' in formal settings. Растворение is better for scientific or literal processes. Be aware of Russian's case system; for example, use genitive for possession (e.g., 'dissolution of parliament' as распущения парламента). This word is formal, so avoid in casual speech; in everyday Russian, simpler terms might be used. When translating, consider the context to avoid ambiguity between organizational and chemical meanings.

Common Errors:

• Confusing распущение with растворение: English learners often mix these in scientific vs. political texts. Error: Using растворение for a political dissolution (e.g., "растворение парламента" instead of "распущение парламента"). Correct: распущение, as it specifically denotes formal disbanding. Explanation: Растворение implies a physical process, which can mislead in non-scientific contexts.

• Incorrect declension: Forgetting to change cases, e.g., saying "в распущение" (wrong instrumental) instead of "в распущении" (correct prepositional). Explanation: Always adjust for case to match sentence structure; this is a common grammar error for beginners.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, распущение often relates to political events, such as the dissolution of the State Duma in tsarist Russia or Soviet-era institutions, symbolizing shifts in power. This can carry connotations of instability or reform, reflecting Russia's turbulent political past. Растворение, in a broader sense, might evoke themes in literature or philosophy, like the dissolution of identity in works by authors like Tolstoy.

Related Concepts:

• реформа (reforma)
• разрушение (razrusheniye)
• ликвидация (likvidatsiya)