Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'petrology'

English Word: petrology

Key Russian Translations:

• петрология (petrologiya) - [pʲɪt.rɐˈlɔ.ɡʲɪ.jə] [Formal, Academic]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in scientific, geological, and academic contexts; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced) - Requires familiarity with scientific terminology and Russian nominal inflections; suitable for learners with strong intermediate to advanced proficiency.

Pronunciation (Russian):

петрология: [pʲɪt.rɐˈlɔ.ɡʲɪ.jə]

Note on петрология: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("ló"). Pay attention to the palatalized 'т' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers. Variations may occur in regional dialects, but standard Russian uses this pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

The study of the origin, structure, and composition of rocks.

Translation(s) & Context:

• петрология - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as geology lectures or research papers, to refer to the branch of science dealing with rocks.

Usage Examples:

• В университете я изучаю петрологию, чтобы лучше понять формирование горных пород.

  In the university, I study petrology to better understand the formation of rock formations.

• Петрология играет ключевую роль в геологическом обследовании месторождений полезных ископаемых.

  Petrology plays a key role in the geological survey of mineral deposits.

• Современная петрология использует передовые технологии для анализа минералов.

  Modern petrology employs advanced technologies for mineral analysis.

• Без знаний петрологии невозможно точно датировать древние вулканические породы.

  Without knowledge of petrology, it's impossible to accurately date ancient volcanic rocks.

• В моей диссертации я фокусируюсь на петрологии осадочных пород в Арктике.

  In my dissertation, I focus on the petrology of sedimentary rocks in the Arctic.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Петрология is a feminine noun (from Greek roots) and follows the standard first declension pattern in Russian. It is inflected based on case, number, and gender. As a scientific term, it remains unchanged in plural forms unless specifying multiple fields or instances.

Note: The word is invariant in terms of verb conjugation since it is a noun, not a verb.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • геология пород (geologiya porod) - More general term, often used interchangeably in broader contexts, but less specific.
  • литология (litologiya) - Refers to the study of rock types, with a slight emphasis on sedimentary aspects.
• Antonyms:
  • минералогия (mineralogiya) - Focuses on minerals rather than rocks as a whole.

Related Phrases:

• История петрологии - History of petrology; used in academic discussions to trace the development of the field.
• Прикладная петрология - Applied petrology; refers to practical applications in industry, such as oil exploration.
• Методы петрологии - Methods of petrology; common in scientific texts to describe analytical techniques.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'петрология' directly corresponds to the English 'petrology' and is used exclusively in formal, scientific contexts. Unlike English, where 'petrology' might be used more flexibly, Russian requires attention to case endings for grammatical agreement (e.g., in genitive constructions like "исследование петрологии" for "study of petrology"). Choose this term over broader synonyms like 'геология' when the focus is specifically on rocks. It is neutral in terms of register but rare in casual speech, so limit its use to professional or educational settings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'петрология' without proper case inflection, e.g., saying "Я изучаю петрология" instead of "Я изучаю петрологию" (accusative case).

  Correct: Я изучаю петрологию. Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case with the verb or preposition; here, the direct object requires accusative form.

• Error: Confusing it with 'минералогия', leading to misuse in sentences like "Петрология изучает минералы" (Petrology studies minerals).

  Correct: Минералогия изучает минералы. Explanation: 'Петрология' focuses on rocks, not individual minerals, so this misattributes the field's scope.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific culture, 'петрология' reflects the influence of Western geology, particularly from the 19th century when Russian scientists like Vladimir Vernadsky advanced the field. It embodies Russia's rich tradition in earth sciences, tied to its vast geological resources, such as the Ural Mountains, and is often discussed in the context of national resource exploration and environmental studies.

Related Concepts:

• геология (geologiya)
• вулканология (vulkanologiya)
• седиментология (sedimentologiya)