Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'gallium'

English Word: gallium

Key Russian Translations:

• галлий [ɡɐˈlʲij] - [Formal, Scientific]

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

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1-B2; requires basic knowledge of scientific terminology and Russian noun declensions for accurate usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

галлий: [ɡɐˈlʲij]

Note on галлий: The stress is on the second syllable (ˈlʲij), and the 'лʲ' sound is a soft 'l' which may be challenging for English speakers. Pronounce it with a clear, palatalized 'l' as in 'luxury'.

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Meanings and Usage:

The chemical element with atomic number 31, a soft, silvery metal used in electronics and alloys.

Translation(s) & Context:

• галлий - Used primarily in formal scientific, educational, or technical contexts, such as chemistry textbooks or research discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Галлий — это металл, который плавится при комнатной температуре.

  Gallium is a metal that melts at room temperature. (This example shows the noun in a basic descriptive sentence.)

• В электронной промышленности галлий используется для производства полупроводников.

  In the electronics industry, gallium is used to produce semiconductors. (Illustrates usage in an industrial context with genitive case.)

• Химические свойства галлия делают его ценным для научных экспериментов.

  The chemical properties of gallium make it valuable for scientific experiments. (Demonstrates the noun in a possessive structure.)

• Галлий часто упоминается в таблице Менделеева как элемент с атомным номером 31.

  Gallium is often mentioned in the periodic table as the element with atomic number 31. (Shows usage in educational or historical contexts.)

• Из галлия можно создать сплавы, которые применяются в современных технологиях.

  From gallium, alloys can be created that are used in modern technologies. (Highlights the noun in a productive or manufacturing context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Галлий" is a masculine noun in the third declension group. It follows regular patterns for Russian nouns, with changes based on case and number. As a scientific term, it is typically singular, but can be pluralized in certain contexts.

Note: The plural forms are less common, as "галлий" is often used in singular form in scientific contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: No direct synonyms, as "галлий" is a specific element name. However, related terms like "индий" (indium) may be used in similar chemical contexts for comparison.
• Antonyms: Not applicable, as this is a proper noun for a chemical element and does not have opposites.

Related Phrases:

• Галлиевый сплав - Gallium alloy (a mixture of gallium with other metals, commonly used in electronics).
• Элемент галлий - Element gallium (refers to its position in the periodic table).
• Галлий в чистом виде - Gallium in its pure form (emphasizes its natural state for scientific study).

Usage Notes:

Gallium translates directly to "галлий" in Russian and is primarily used as a proper noun in scientific and technical fields. Always capitalize it when referring to the element in formal writing. In everyday Russian, it's rare outside of educational contexts, so use it in formal or professional settings. When choosing between translations, "галлий" is the standard and only accurate option. Be mindful of declensions to match the sentence structure, as incorrect case usage can alter meaning in Russian grammar.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "галлий" with other elements like "алюминий" (aluminum). For example, an English learner might say "алюминий" when meaning gallium.

  Correct: Use "галлий" specifically for the element with atomic number 31. Explanation: Russian element names are direct transliterations, so accuracy is key to avoid scientific misunderstandings.

• Error: Forgetting to decline the noun properly, e.g., using "галлий" in the genitive case as "галлий" instead of "галлия".

  Correct: In a sentence like "свойства галлия" (properties of gallium), it should be "свойства галлия" (correct, as it's genitive). Explanation: Always check the case based on the preposition or sentence role to maintain grammatical accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

"Галлий" is a scientific term derived from the Latin "Gallia" (France), named by its discoverer Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran in 1875. It doesn't carry strong cultural connotations in Russian society but reflects Russia's emphasis on science and education, as seen in chemistry curricula influenced by the periodic table developed by Dmitri Mendeleev.

Related Concepts:

• алюминий (aluminum)
• индий (indium)
• периодическая таблица (periodic table)