Russian Translation(s) & Details for '{{distill}}'

English Word: {{distill}}

Key Russian Translations:

• дистиллировать [dʲɪsˈtʲilʲɪrəvətʲ] - [Formal, Technical]
• дистилляция [dʲɪsˈtʲilʲjatsɨjə] - [Formal, Noun form, Used in scientific contexts]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in technical, scientific, or industrial contexts; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian verb conjugations and technical vocabulary; the noun form may be slightly easier at B1)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дистиллировать: [dʲɪsˈtʲilʲɪrəvətʲ]

дистилляция: [dʲɪsˈtʲilʲjatsɨjə]

Note on дистиллировать: The stress falls on the third syllable ("tʲilʲ"), and the 'л' sound can be palatalized, which is a common challenge for English speakers. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To purify a liquid by heating and cooling (Verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дистиллировать - Used in scientific, chemical, or industrial settings, such as in laboratories or manufacturing processes.

Usage Examples:

• В лаборатории мы дистиллируем воду, чтобы удалить примеси.

  In the laboratory, we distill water to remove impurities.

• Химики дистиллируют спирт для получения чистого продукта.

  Chemists distill alcohol to obtain a pure product.

• Этот процесс включает, как дистиллировать жидкость при высокой температуре.

  This process involves distilling the liquid at a high temperature.

• Инженеры учатся дистиллировать нефть в промышленных установках.

  Engineers learn to distill oil in industrial facilities.

2. The process of extraction or purification (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дистилляция - Refers to the method or result of distillation, often in academic or technical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Дистилляция является ключевым методом в химической промышленности.

  Distillation is a key method in the chemical industry.

• В ходе дистилляции вода очищается от вредных веществ.

  During distillation, water is purified from harmful substances.

• Процесс дистилляции позволяет получить высококачественный спирт.

  The distillation process allows for obtaining high-quality alcohol.

• Дистилляция нефти производится в специальных заводах.

  Distillation of oil is carried out in specialized factories.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For дистиллировать (verb, first conjugation), it follows standard Russian verb patterns with irregularities in some forms due to its borrowed origin. Below is a conjugation table for the present tense:

Note: In past tense, it becomes дистиллировал (masc.), дистиллировала (fem.), etc. For дистилляция (feminine noun, first declension), it is relatively regular:

• Nominative: дистилляция
• Genitive: дистилляции
• Dative: дистилляции
• Accusative: дистилляцию
• Instrumental: дистилляцией
• Prepositional: дистилляции

This noun does not change in plural forms as it is often used in singular contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: перерабатывать (to process; less precise, used for general refinement), очищать (to purify; focuses on cleaning)
• Antonyms: смешивать (to mix; implies combining rather than separating)

Related Phrases:

• Процесс дистилляции - The process of distillation; refers to the methodical purification technique in chemistry.
• Дистиллированная вода - Distilled water; commonly used in labs for purity.
• Метод дистилляции - Distillation method; a standard approach in industrial applications.

Usage Notes:

{{distill}} as a verb corresponds most closely to "дистиллировать" in Russian, which is typically used in formal or technical contexts. Unlike English, Russian verbs must agree in person, number, and tense, so always conjugate based on the subject (e.g., use "дистиллирует" for third-person singular). For the noun form, "дистилляция" is preferred in scientific writing. When choosing between translations, opt for "дистиллировать" in precise chemical contexts and "очищать" for more general purification to avoid over-formality. Be mindful of word order in sentences, as Russian often places the verb at the end for emphasis.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "дистиллировать" in everyday contexts where "очищать" would be more natural, e.g., saying "Я дистиллирую воду для чая" instead of "Я очищаю воду для чая". Correct: Stick to "дистиллировать" only for technical processes. Explanation: This makes the language sound overly scientific and unnatural in casual speech.

• Error: Incorrect conjugation, e.g., saying "Я дистиллирует" (wrong verb ending) instead of "Я дистиллирую". Correct: "Я дистиллирую". Explanation: Russian verbs require proper endings based on person; English speakers often forget this due to the simplicity of English verb forms.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and industry, distillation has historical significance in vodka production, a staple of Russian heritage. Terms like "дистилляция" are linked to traditional methods in distilleries, reflecting Russia's long history in alcohol manufacturing since the 15th century. This cultural connotation can add depth when discussing chemistry or beverages in Russian contexts.

Related Concepts:

• фильтрация (filtration)
• экранирование (screening)
• химическая обработка (chemical processing)