Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'electrostatic'

English Word: electrostatic

Key Russian Translations:

• электростатический [ɪlʲɪktrəstə'tɪʃkʲɪj] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in scientific, technical, and educational contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian adjective inflections, suitable for learners with a solid grasp of grammar but new to technical vocabulary).

Pronunciation (Russian):

электростатический: [ɪlʲɪktrəstə'tɪʃkʲɪj]

Note on электростатический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('тɪʃkʲɪj'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized consonants (e.g., 'лʲ' and 'кʲ'). Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Relating to stationary electric charges or static electricity.

Translation(s) & Context:

• электростатический - Used in formal scientific, engineering, or educational contexts to describe phenomena involving static electricity, such as electrostatic discharge or fields.

Usage Examples:

• Электростатический заряд на одежде может притягивать пыль.

  An electrostatic charge on clothing can attract dust. (This example shows the adjective in a nominative context, describing a common everyday scientific phenomenon.)

• В электростатических фильтрах частицы задерживаются за счет электрического поля.

  In electrostatic filters, particles are trapped due to the electric field. (Demonstrates usage in a technical description, highlighting the adjective modifying a noun in an instrumental context.)

• Электростатические эффекты часто изучают в школьной физике.

  Electrostatic effects are often studied in school physics. (Illustrates the adjective in a plural nominative context, common in educational discussions.)

• При работе с электростатическими устройствами нужно соблюдать меры предосторожности.

  When working with electrostatic devices, safety precautions must be observed. (Shows the adjective in an instrumental case, emphasizing practical applications.)

• Электростатический потенциал влияет на поведение заряженных частиц.

  The electrostatic potential affects the behavior of charged particles. (This example uses the adjective in a genitive context, typical in advanced scientific explanations.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Электростатический is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard patterns of first-declension adjectives. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. There are no irregularities, but it can inflect based on context. Below is a table of its basic inflections:

Note: This adjective does not change in short form, as it is primarily used in its full form in modern Russian.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: электростатичный (electrostatičnyj) - A less common variant, often used interchangeably in technical contexts but slightly more archaic.
• Antonyms: электродинамический (электродинамический) - Refers to dynamic electric phenomena, contrasting with static ones.

Related Phrases:

• Электростатическое поле - Electrostatic field; used in physics to describe regions of stationary electric forces.
• Электростатический разряд - Electrostatic discharge; refers to the sudden release of static electricity, common in safety discussions.
• Электростатические взаимодействия - Electrostatic interactions; describes forces between charged particles in scientific contexts.

Usage Notes:

Электростатический directly corresponds to the English "electrostatic" in scientific and technical fields, but it's important to ensure proper agreement with the noun it modifies (e.g., gender, number, and case in Russian sentences). This term is primarily formal and technical, so avoid using it in casual conversation. When choosing between translations, stick with электростатический for precision in educational or professional settings. Be mindful of context: in Russian, it often appears in compound phrases like those listed above.

Common Errors:

• Common Error: Confusing it with "электрический" (electric), which is a broader term. Incorrect: "Электрический заряд" when meaning static charge. Correct: "Электростатический заряд". Explanation: "Электрический" covers all electric phenomena, while "электростатический" specifies static ones, leading to imprecision in technical discussions.

• Common Error: Forgetting adjective agreement, e.g., using "электростатический" with a feminine noun without changing to "электростатическая". Incorrect: "электростатический машина" (should be "электростатическая машина"). Correct: Ensure the ending matches the noun's gender and case. Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree, which is a frequent challenge for English speakers used to invariable adjectives.

Cultural Notes:

This term is primarily associated with scientific and educational contexts in Russian culture, reflecting Russia's strong emphasis on physics and engineering education, influenced by historical figures like physicist Andrei Sakharov. It doesn't carry significant cultural idioms but underscores the importance of technical literacy in Russian society.

Related Concepts:

• электродинамика
• электричество
• электростатический потенциал