Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'recrystallize'

English Word: recrystallize

Key Russian Translations:

• ре кристаллизовать [rɛ krɪstalɪzəvatʲ] - [Formal, Scientific]
• перекристаллизовывать [pʲɪrɛkrɪstalɪzəvatʲ] - [Formal, Used in technical or laboratory contexts]

Frequency: Low (This term is primarily used in specialized fields like chemistry and materials science, not in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1-C2, suitable for learners with a strong background in scientific vocabulary and Russian verb conjugations.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ре кристаллизовать: [rɛ krɪstalɪzəvatʲ]

перекристаллизовывать: [pʲɪrɛkrɪstalɪzəvatʲ]

Note on ре кристаллизовать: The stress falls on the third syllable ("stal"), and the verb ends with a soft consonant, which can be challenging for English speakers due to Russian's palatalization rules.

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Meanings and Usage:

The process of forming crystals again, especially in chemistry or purification techniques.

Translation(s) & Context:

• ре кристаллизовать - Used in formal scientific writing or laboratory reports to describe the recrystallization of substances for purification.
• перекристаллизовывать - Applied in ongoing or repeated processes, such as in industrial chemistry, emphasizing repetition.

Usage Examples:

• В лаборатории мы ре кристаллизовали соль для удаления примесей.

  In the laboratory, we recrystallized the salt to remove impurities.

• Химики часто перекристаллизовывают соединения, чтобы улучшить их чистоту.

  Chemists often recrystallize compounds to improve their purity.

• Для эксперимента необходимо ре кристаллизовать кристаллы при контролируемой температуре.

  For the experiment, it is necessary to recrystallize the crystals at a controlled temperature.

• Перекристаллизовывая вещество, ученые добиваются более точных результатов анализа.

  By recrystallizing the substance, scientists achieve more accurate analysis results.

• В процессе производства лекарств ре кристаллизовать активные ингредиенты – стандартная процедура.

  In the process of manufacturing medicines, recrystallizing active ingredients is a standard procedure.

Metaphorical or extended usage in non-scientific contexts (rare).

Translation(s) & Context:

• ре кристаллизовать - Occasionally used metaphorically in literature to mean "reforming" or "renewing" something, but this is uncommon.

Usage Examples:

• Его идеи ре кристаллизовались под влиянием новых открытий.

  His ideas recrystallized under the influence of new discoveries.

• Перекристаллизовывая свои взгляды, она смогла адаптироваться к изменениям.

  By recrystallizing her views, she was able to adapt to the changes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are verbs and follow Russian conjugation patterns for imperfective and perfective aspects. "Ре кристаллизовать" is often treated as a perfective verb, while "перекристаллизовывать" is imperfective. Russian verbs inflect based on tense, aspect, person, number, and gender. Below is a simplified conjugation table for "ре кристаллизовать" (perfective) in the present tense (though perfective verbs typically don't have a present tense, we'll show infinitive and past forms for clarity).

Note: These verbs are irregular due to their borrowed nature from English/German roots, so they don't follow standard Slavic patterns perfectly. If the verb is used in compound tenses, auxiliary verbs like "буду" (will) are added.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • очищать (ochishchat') - More general, meaning "to purify," but less specific to crystallization.
  • кристаллизовать заново (kristallizovat' zanovo) - Literally "to crystallize again," with subtle differences in emphasis on the initial crystallization process.
• Antonyms:
  • растворять (rastvorjat') - Meaning "to dissolve," opposite in the context of crystal formation.
  • разрушать (razrushat') - Meaning "to destroy" or "to break down," contrasting with rebuilding crystal structures.

Related Phrases:

• ре кристаллизация вещества - The recrystallization of a substance; used in scientific discussions to describe purification methods.
• процесс перекристаллизации - The process of recrystallization; common in chemistry textbooks for explaining phase changes.
• метод ре кристаллизации - Recrystallization method; a standard technique in organic chemistry labs.

Usage Notes:

This term corresponds directly to the English "recrystallize" in scientific contexts, but Russian users often prefer more native phrasing like "очищать кристаллизацией" for everyday explanations. It's restricted to formal or technical language; avoid in casual conversation. When choosing between "ре кристаллизовать" and "перекристаллизовывать," opt for the former for completed actions and the latter for ongoing ones. Grammatically, ensure correct aspect agreement with the sentence's context to avoid confusion in Russian verb tenses.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "ре кристаллизовать" in the imperfective sense without understanding aspect. For example, learners might say "Я ре кристаллизовываю каждый день" (incorrect for a one-time action). Correct: "Я ре кристаллизую завтра" for a future perfective action. Explanation: Russian verbs must match the aspect to the intended meaning; imperfective is for processes, perfective for results.
• Mistake: Mispronouncing the stress or softening consonants, e.g., saying [rɛ krɪstalɪzavat] instead of [rɛ krɪstalɪzəvatʲ]. Correct: Practice palatalization to ensure the final 't' is soft. Explanation: This can make the word sound unnatural and lead to misunderstandings in professional settings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific literature, terms like "ре кристаллизация" reflect the influence of Western chemistry on Russian academia, especially during the Soviet era when translations of foreign texts were common. It's not deeply tied to cultural idioms but underscores Russia's emphasis on industrial and chemical innovation, as seen in historical figures like Dmitri Mendeleev.

Related Concepts:

• кристаллизация
• очистка
• химическая реакция