Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Reaumur'

English Word: Reaumur

Key Russian Translations:

• Реомюр (/rʲɪɐˈmʲʉr/) - [Formal], [Technical]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in scientific, historical, or technical contexts; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced) - Requires familiarity with scientific terminology and Russian noun declensions

Pronunciation (Russian):

Реомюр: /rʲɪɐˈmʲʉr/

Note on Реомюр: The pronunciation features a soft 'р' sound (/rʲ/) at the beginning, which can be challenging for English speakers due to the palatalization. Stress falls on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

A temperature scale named after the French scientist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 80°.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Реомюр - Used in scientific discussions, historical texts, or when comparing temperature scales; appropriate in formal, academic, or technical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Температура воздуха в этот день достигла 20 градусов по Реомуру.

  The air temperature reached 20 degrees Reaumur on that day.

• В старых записях измерения проводились в шкале Реомура, а не Цельсия.

  In the old records, measurements were taken in the Reaumur scale, not Celsius.

• Чтобы перевести температуру из Реомура в Цельсий, используйте формулу: C = R × 5/4.

  To convert temperature from Reaumur to Celsius, use the formula: C = R × 5/4.

• Историки изучают, как Реомур повлиял на развитие термометрии в 18 веке.

  Historians study how Reaumur influenced the development of thermometry in the 18th century.

• В некоторых странах Реомур всё ещё упоминается в контексте старых научных инструментов.

  In some countries, Reaumur is still mentioned in the context of old scientific instruments.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Реомюр" is a masculine noun in Russian and follows standard second-declension patterns for borrowed proper nouns. It is relatively stable but can inflect based on grammatical case. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: As a scientific term, it often remains in its base form in modern usage, especially in technical writing.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Шкала Реомура (Reaumur scale) - Essentially the same term, but more descriptive.
  • Другие шкалы (Other scales, e.g., Цельсий for Celsius) - Used for comparison, but not direct synonyms.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as this is a specific unit. However, contrasting scales like Цельсий (Celsius) or Фаренгейт (Fahrenheit) are often used in opposition for measurement purposes.

Related Phrases:

• Шкала Реомура - A phrase meaning "Reaumur scale"; used in scientific contexts to specify the measurement system. (Explains: Refers to the full name of the temperature scale.)
• Преобразование в Реомур - Meaning "Conversion to Reaumur"; common in calculations involving temperature units. (Explains: Involves formulas for unit conversion.)
• История Реомура - Translates to "History of Reaumur"; used in educational or historical discussions. (Explains: Refers to the background of the scale's invention.)

Usage Notes:

This term corresponds directly to the English "Reaumur" as a temperature scale, but in Russian, it's often capitalized and treated as a proper noun. Use it in formal or technical writing; avoid in casual conversation as it's outdated in most modern applications. When choosing between translations, "Реомюр" is the standard transliteration. Pay attention to case endings for grammatical accuracy, especially in sentences involving possession or location (e.g., genitive for "of Reaumur").

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing as /reɪˈjuːmər/ (influenced by English). Correct: Use the Russian IPA /rʲɪɐˈmʲʉr/ to reflect palatalization. Explanation: English speakers often overlook soft consonants, leading to confusion in pronunciation.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using "Реомур" in genitive as "Реомур" instead of "Реомура". Correct: "Температура по Реомуру" should be "Температура по Реомуру" if unmodified, but properly inflected as "измерено в Реомуре". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English learners might forget, resulting in grammatically incorrect sentences.

Cultural Notes:

The Reaumur scale is named after a French scientist, but in Russian culture, it's often discussed in the context of 18th-century scientific exchanges between Europe and Russia. Peter the Great's reforms introduced Western science to Russia, making terms like "Реомюр" symbols of modernization. Today, it's more of a historical curiosity, reflecting Russia's engagement with global scientific history.

Related Concepts:

• Цельсий (Celsius)
• Фаренгейт (Fahrenheit)
• Кельвин (Kelvin)