Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'homogenize'

English Word: homogenize

Key Russian Translations:

• гомогенизировать [ɡəməɡəˈnizirəvətʲ] - [Formal, Scientific]
• унифицировать [unifikirəˈvatʲ] - [Formal, General business or technical contexts]
• сделать однородным [sdɛˈlatʲ ɐdnərɐˈdnym] - [Informal, Everyday language]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; it's more prevalent in scientific, technical, or academic settings.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with technical vocabulary and verb conjugations, though "унифицировать" and "сделать однородным" may be accessible to learners at A2 level in context.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

гомогенизировать: [ɡəməɡəˈnizirəvətʲ]

унифицировать: [unifikirəˈvatʲ]

сделать однородным: [sdɛˈlatʲ ɐdnərɐˈdnym]

Note on гомогенизировать: The stress falls on the fourth syllable (-низи-), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the cluster of consonants; practice with native audio for accurate intonation.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary meaning: To make uniform, consistent, or homogeneous, often in a scientific or procedural context (e.g., mixing substances).

Translation(s) & Context:

• гомогенизировать - Used in formal scientific or chemical processes, such as in laboratories or manufacturing.
• унифицировать - Applied in broader contexts like standardizing procedures in business or technology.
• сделать однородным - Informal equivalent for everyday situations, like mixing ingredients in cooking.

Usage Examples:

• В лаборатории мы гомогенизируем образцы, чтобы обеспечить равномерное распределение веществ.

  In the laboratory, we homogenize the samples to ensure an even distribution of substances.

• Компания решила унифицировать свои правила для всех филиалов.

  The company decided to homogenize its rules for all branches.

• Чтобы тесто получилось однородным, нужно тщательно сделать его однородным.

  To make the dough homogeneous, you need to thoroughly homogenize it.

• В пищевой промышленности гомогенизировать молоко помогает предотвратить разделение сливок.

  In the food industry, homogenizing milk helps prevent the separation of cream.

• Мы должны унифицировать подходы к обучению, чтобы все студенты были на одном уровне.

  We need to homogenize the approaches to training so that all students are at the same level.

Secondary meaning: To blend or integrate differing elements into a single, cohesive whole (metaphorical use).

Translation(s) & Context:

• унифицировать - In social or organizational contexts, emphasizing standardization.
• сделать однородным - In casual, metaphorical speech, like in discussions about society.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство пытается унифицировать культурные традиции различных регионов.

  The government is trying to homogenize cultural traditions across different regions.

• В этой общине они сделали взгляды однородными через открытые дискуссии.

  In this community, they homogenized opinions through open discussions.

• Унифицировать меню в ресторане помогло привлечь больше клиентов.

  Homogenizing the menu in the restaurant helped attract more customers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All key translations are verbs, which in Russian undergo conjugation based on tense, aspect, person, and number. "Гомогенизировать" and "унифицировать" are imperfective verbs derived from foreign roots, following standard first-conjugation patterns. "Сделать однородным" involves the verb "сделать" (to make), which is perfective.

Note: These verbs are regular but may require aspectual pairs for full usage (e.g., гомогенизировать is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is гомогенизировать, but it's less common).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • стандартизировать [standardizirovatʲ] - More focused on setting standards.
  • нормализовать [narmalizovatʲ] - Often used in data or processes.
  • смешать [smɛʂatʲ] - For physical mixing, with a casual connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • разнообразить [raznərɐˈzabitʲ] - To diversify or make varied.
  • разделить [rɐzdɛˈlitʲ] - To separate or divide.

Related Phrases:

• Гомогенизированное молоко [ɡəməɡənizirəˈvanəe mɐˈlɔkə] - Homogenized milk; refers to processed dairy products.
• Унифицировать систему [unifikirəˈvatʲ sɪˈstɛmʊ] - To homogenize the system; used in organizational reforms.
• Сделать смесь однородной [sdɛˈlatʲ smɛˈsʲ ɐdnərɐˈdnoj] - To make the mixture homogeneous; common in recipes or chemistry.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "homogenize" translations like "гомогенизировать" are direct borrowings from English and are primarily used in technical fields, so choose based on context—opt for "унифицировать" in business settings for a more neutral tone. Be mindful of aspect: use imperfective forms for ongoing actions and perfective for completed ones. English speakers often overlook the need for prepositions, e.g., "гомогенизировать с" (homogenize with) in mixtures.

• Contextual choice: "Сделать однородным" is more versatile for informal speech but less precise in scientific writing.
• Grammar tip: Verbs like these often require accusative case for objects, e.g., "гомогенизировать смесь" (homogenize the mixture).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "гомогенизировать" in everyday contexts where "унифицировать" is more appropriate. Incorrect: "Я гомогенизирую еду" (I homogenize food in casual talk). Correct: "Я сделаю еду однородной." Explanation: "Гомогенизировать" sounds overly technical and may confuse listeners in non-scientific scenarios.
• Error: Misconjugating verbs, e.g., saying "гомогенизировал" instead of "гомогенизирую" for present tense. Incorrect: "Я гомогенизировал сейчас." Correct: "Я гомогенизирую сейчас." Explanation: Russian verbs must match tense accurately to convey the right timeframe.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "унифицировать" often reflect historical influences from Soviet-era standardization, where uniformity was emphasized in education and industry. This can carry a subtle connotation of state control, so use cautiously in discussions about diversity to avoid unintended political undertones.

Related Concepts:

• стандартизация
• нормализация
• смешивание