Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'methyl'

English Word: methyl

Key Russian Translations:

• метил [mʲɪˈtʲil] - [Technical, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, but rare in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B2) - Requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian noun inflections

Pronunciation (Russian):

метил: [mʲɪˈtʲil]

Note on метил: The pronunciation features palatalized consonants, common in Russian. The 'м' is slightly palatalized, and stress falls on the second syllable, which can be tricky for beginners.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (CH3-), as in organic chemistry.

Translation(s) & Context:

• метил - Used in scientific contexts to refer to the methyl group in chemical compounds; formal and technical language in chemistry texts or discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В органической химии метил является основным алкильным радикалом.

  In organic chemistry, methyl is a primary alkyl radical.

• Метил-группа в молекуле метана играет ключевую роль в реакциях.

  The methyl group in the methane molecule plays a key role in reactions.

• Ученые изучают, как метил влияет на структуру белков.

  Scientists are studying how methyl affects the structure of proteins.

• В синтезе лекарств метил часто используется как функциональная группа.

  In drug synthesis, methyl is often used as a functional group.

• Метил в этаноле придает ему определенные свойства.

  Methyl in ethanol gives it certain properties.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Метил" is a masculine noun in Russian, and it follows the standard third declension pattern for nouns ending in a consonant. It has regular inflections based on case and number.

Note: The plural forms are less commonly used in scientific contexts, as "метил" often refers to the group in singular.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: метильный (methyl, as an adjective form) - Often used interchangeably in compound terms, but more specific to adjectival descriptions.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as this is a specific chemical term without clear opposites.

Related Phrases:

• Метиловый спирт - A common phrase meaning "methyl alcohol" or methanol; used in chemistry to refer to CH3OH.
• Метил-группа - Refers to "methyl group"; essential in discussions of organic molecules.
• Субституция метила - Means "methyl substitution"; describes a process in chemical reactions.

Usage Notes:

"Метил" directly corresponds to the English "methyl" in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry. It is a formal term and should be used in academic or technical writing. Be cautious with inflections; for example, use the genitive form "метила" when indicating possession, as in "структура метила" (structure of methyl). If multiple translations exist, "метил" is the most precise for the chemical radical, but related terms like "метильный" might be needed for adjectives.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misinflecting the noun, e.g., using "метил" in the wrong case, such as saying "в метил" instead of "в метиле" (in the methyl).

  Correct: в метиле (in the methyl); Explanation: Russian requires proper case agreement, so prepositional phrases need the prepositional case.

• Error: Confusing with similar terms, e.g., using "метан" (methane) when meaning "methyl".

  Correct: метил; Explanation: "Метан" is the full compound, while "метил" is the radical; learners often mix them due to similar roots.

Cultural Notes:

"Метил" is a purely scientific term without significant cultural connotations in Russian. However, it reflects the influence of international scientific nomenclature on the Russian language, as many chemical terms are borrowed from Latin and Greek roots, adapted into Russian phonetics.

Related Concepts:

• этил (ethyl)
• пропил (propyl)
• гидроксил (hydroxyl)