Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'pigmentation'

English Word: pigmentation

Key Russian Translations:

• Пигментация [pʲɪɡmɛnˈtatsɨə] - [Formal, used in medical and scientific contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in scientific, medical, and educational texts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves specialized vocabulary; learners at this level should be familiar with basic scientific terms)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Пигментация: [pʲɪɡmɛnˈtatsɨə]

Note on Пигментация: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("tatsɨə"). Be mindful of the soft sign (ь) in "пʲɪɡ", which softens the preceding consonant. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The process of depositing pigment in animal or human tissues, especially in skin, hair, or eyes.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Пигментация - Used in formal medical or biological discussions, such as describing skin conditions or genetic traits.

Usage Examples:

• Врачи изучили пигментацию кожи пациента, чтобы определить причину пятен.

  Doctors examined the pigmentation of the patient's skin to determine the cause of the spots.

• Пигментация волос может изменяться с возрастом из-за снижения меланина.

  Hair pigmentation can change with age due to a decrease in melanin.

• В косметологии часто обсуждают пигментацию для процедур отбеливания кожи.

  In cosmetology, pigmentation is often discussed for skin whitening procedures.

• Генетическая пигментация глаз определяет их цвет от рождения.

  Genetic eye pigmentation determines their color from birth.

• Исследования пигментации растений помогают понять адаптацию к свету.

  Studies of plant pigmentation help understand adaptation to light.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Пигментация is a feminine noun (from the first declension group in Russian, ending in -ия). It follows standard patterns for feminine nouns with this ending. The word is inflected based on case and number, but as a singular noun, it does not change in plural forms unless specifying multiple instances.

Note: This word is relatively regular, but learners should pay attention to the soft ending in genitive and other cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Окрашивание (general coloring, often used in artistic or non-medical contexts; less precise than Пигментация)
  • Цветообразование (formation of color, more abstract and less common in medical settings)
• Antonyms:
  • Обесцвечивание (decoloration or bleaching, used when pigment is removed)
  • Депигментация (loss of pigmentation, a direct opposite in medical terminology)

Related Phrases:

• Нарушение пигментации - Disruption of pigmentation (e.g., in skin disorders like vitiligo).
• Изменение пигментации - Change in pigmentation (common in discussions of aging or environmental effects).
• Генетическая пигментация - Genetic pigmentation (refers to inherited traits in biology).

Usage Notes:

Пигментация is a borrowed word from Latin via English and French, making it straightforward for English speakers to recognize. It is primarily used in formal, scientific, or medical contexts, so avoid it in casual conversations. When translating "pigmentation," ensure the context matches; for example, in dermatology, Пигментация is the exact equivalent, but in art, Окрашивание might be more appropriate. Grammatically, as a feminine noun, it must agree with adjectives and verbs in gender, number, and case. If multiple translations exist, choose based on specificity: Пигментация for biological processes and Окрашивание for general coloring.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing the word as "pigmentatsiya" without the soft sign, leading to "pɪɡmɛnˈtatsɨə" instead of the correct [pʲɪɡmɛnˈtatsɨə].

  Correct: Use the soft 'пʲ' sound to soften the consonant. Incorrect example: "Pigmentatsiya" (without softening). Explanation: This alters the word's perception and may confuse native speakers.

• Error: Confusing it with "pigment" alone, translating as "пигмент" without the full term.

  Correct: Use "Пигментация" for the process. Incorrect example: Saying "пигмент кожи" when "пигментация кожи" is needed. Explanation: "Пигмент" refers to the substance, not the process, so context is key.

Cultural Notes:

As a scientific term, Пигментация does not carry strong cultural connotations in Russian culture. However, it is often discussed in the context of beauty standards in Russia, where skin pigmentation issues like freckles or hyperpigmentation are sometimes stigmatized in media, reflecting broader Eurocentric ideals in post-Soviet societies.

Related Concepts:

• Меланин (melanin)
• Дерма (dermis)
• Гиперпигментация (hyperpigmentation)