Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'phytoremediation'

English Word: phytoremediation

Key Russian Translations:

• фиторемедиация [fɪtɐrʲɪmʲɪˈdaʦɪjə] - [Formal]

Frequency: Low (This term is highly specialized and primarily used in environmental science, academic, or technical contexts, rather than everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1-C2, suitable for learners with a strong grasp of Russian vocabulary and scientific terminology; it involves understanding complex compound words and environmental concepts.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

фиторемедиация: [fɪtɐrʲɪmʲɪˈdaʦɪjə]

Note on фиторемедиация: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("daʦɪjə"), which is common in Russian compound nouns. Be mindful of the soft 'рʲ' sound, which can be challenging for non-native speakers. Variations in regional accents may slightly alter vowel length.

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Meanings and Usage:

The process of using plants to remove, degrade, or contain environmental contaminants, such as pollutants in soil or water.

Translation(s) & Context:

• фиторемедиация - Used in formal, scientific, or environmental discussions to describe sustainable cleanup methods; common in research papers and policy documents.

Usage Examples:

• Фиторемедиация часто применяется для очистки почвы от тяжелых металлов.

  Phytoremediation is often used to clean soil from heavy metals.

• В проекте по фиторемедиации использовались специальные растения, такие как подсолнухи.

  In the phytoremediation project, special plants like sunflowers were used.

• Эффективность фиторемедиации зависит от типа загрязнителей и климата региона.

  The effectiveness of phytoremediation depends on the type of contaminants and the region's climate.

• Ученые изучают фиторемедиацию как экологически чистый метод восстановления водоемов.

  Scientists are studying phytoremediation as an environmentally friendly method for restoring bodies of water.

• Фиторемедиация может быть интегрирована в урбанистические планы для улучшения качества воздуха.

  Phytoremediation can be integrated into urban planning to improve air quality.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Фиторемедиация is a feminine noun (from Greek roots "phyto-" meaning plant and "remedia" meaning remedy). It follows the standard first-declension pattern for Russian nouns ending in -ия. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This noun does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners once the basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • биоремедиация (bio-remediation; more general, encompassing non-plant methods, but often used interchangeably in broad contexts)
  • экологическая рекультивация (ecological reclamation; emphasizes restoration of land)
• Antonyms:
  • химическая очистка (chemical cleaning; refers to non-biological methods, highlighting a contrast in approach)

Related Phrases:

• Фиторемедиация почвы - Phytoremediation of soil (used in discussions about land restoration projects).
• Применение фиторемедиации в промышленных зонах - Application of phytoremediation in industrial areas (refers to practical implementation in contaminated sites).
• Фиторемедиация как sustainable технология - Phytoremediation as a sustainable technology (highlights its eco-friendly nature in modern contexts).

Usage Notes:

Фиторемедиация directly corresponds to the English term "phytoremediation" and is used exclusively in formal, scientific, or technical settings. It is not common in everyday Russian conversation, so learners should reserve it for academic or professional contexts. When translating, ensure the context involves environmental science; for general cleanup, "биоремедиация" might be a broader alternative. Grammatically, as a feminine noun, it requires appropriate adjective agreement (e.g., "эффективная фиторемедиация" for "effective phytoremediation"). In Russian scientific writing, it's often paired with English loanwords, so exposure to bilingual texts can aid understanding.

Common Errors:

• Incorrect: Using "фито ремедация" as two words (a common mistake for English speakers unfamiliar with Russian compounding).
  Correct: фиторемедиация (as one word, per standard Russian morphology).
  Explanation: Russian compound words like this are written without spaces, and splitting them can alter meaning or make the term unrecognizable.

• Incorrect: Declining it as a masculine noun, e.g., "фиторемедиация был" (incorrect gender agreement).
  Correct: фиторемедиация была (feminine form).
  Explanation: Always treat it as feminine to match Russian grammatical rules, which can trip up learners from genderless languages like English.

Cultural Notes:

Фиторемедиация reflects Russia's emphasis on environmental innovation, influenced by historical challenges like Chernobyl and industrial pollution. In Russian culture, there's a growing appreciation for sustainable practices, often tied to national efforts in ecology, making this term prominent in discussions about post-Soviet environmental recovery.

Related Concepts:

• биоразложение
• экологическая реабилитация
• загрязнение почвы