Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'emulsion'

English Word: emulsion

Key Russian Translations:

• эмульсия [ɛˈmulʲsʲɪjə] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in scientific, medical, and technical contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B2) - Requires familiarity with scientific vocabulary and basic Russian noun declensions

Pronunciation (Russian):

эмульсия: [ɛˈmulʲsʲɪjə]

Note on эмульсия: The stress is on the second syllable. The 'лʲ' sound is a palatalized 'l', which can be challenging for English speakers; it's similar to the 'l' in "million" but softer.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A fine dispersion of one liquid in another, typically used in chemistry, medicine, or cosmetics.

Translation(s) & Context:

• эмульсия - Used in formal, scientific, or technical contexts, such as describing mixtures in laboratories or products.

Usage Examples:

• В химии эмульсия представляет собой смесь двух не смешивающихся жидкостей.

  In chemistry, an emulsion is a mixture of two immiscible liquids.

• Эта эмульсия для кожи содержит натуральные масла и витамины.

  This skin emulsion contains natural oils and vitamins.

• Медики используют эмульсию для создания стабильных лекарственных форм.

  Doctors use emulsion to create stable medicinal forms.

• В пищевой промышленности эмульсия помогает стабилизировать соусы и майонез.

  In the food industry, emulsion helps stabilize sauces and mayonnaise.

• Эмульсия в фотографии предотвращает слипание частиц.

  Emulsion in photography prevents particle clumping.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

эмульсия is a feminine noun (from the first declension group in Russian). It follows standard noun declension patterns for feminine nouns ending in -я. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: The word is regular in its declension, with no irregularities, making it straightforward for learners once basic patterns are mastered.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: суспензия (suspensiya) - Similar to a suspension, but less exact; used for mixtures where particles are dispersed. эмульс (emul's) - A less common variant in specific contexts.
• Antonyms: раствор (rastvor) - Solution, where substances are fully dissolved rather than dispersed.

Related Phrases:

• Эмульсия Бланка - A type of emulsion used in photography; refers to a light-sensitive coating.
• Стабильная эмульсия - Stable emulsion; used in contexts like food science to describe non-separating mixtures.
• Эмульсия для волос - Hair emulsion; a cosmetic product for conditioning hair (English explanation: Common in beauty products, emphasizing its application in personal care).

Usage Notes:

эмульсия directly corresponds to the English "emulsion" in scientific and technical fields, but it's primarily used in formal or professional settings. English speakers should note that Russian requires correct declension based on sentence structure—for example, use the genitive case after prepositions like "из" (from). When choosing translations, stick with эмульсия for precise chemical contexts; avoid synonyms like суспензия if the mixture is specifically an emulsion. In everyday Russian, this word is rare outside technical discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the word without proper declension, e.g., saying "из эмульсия" instead of "из эмульсии". Correct: "из эмульсии" (from the emulsion). Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case with prepositions and verbs; this mistake often stems from direct word-for-word translation from English.

• Error: Confusing эмульсия with раствор, leading to incorrect descriptions of mixtures. Correct: Use эмульсия for dispersed liquids, not fully dissolved ones. Explanation: These terms are not interchangeable; misusing them can lead to misunderstandings in scientific contexts.

Cultural Notes:

While эмульсия is a technical term without strong cultural connotations, it reflects Russia's emphasis on scientific education and industry. In contexts like Soviet-era chemistry or modern cosmetics, it highlights the practical applications in Russian daily life, such as in pharmaceuticals developed during the 20th century.

Related Concepts:

• раствор
• суспензия
• коллоид