Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'reradiate'

English Word: reradiate

Key Russian Translations:

• переизлучать /pʲɪrʲɪɪzˈluʧətʲ/ - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and primarily used in scientific or technical contexts, not in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced) - Requires familiarity with Russian verb conjugations and technical vocabulary; suitable for learners with a strong grasp of intermediate grammar and scientific terminology.

Pronunciation (Russian):

переизлучать: /pʲɪrʲɪɪzˈluʧətʲ/

Note on переизлучать: The pronunciation involves a soft 'р' sound (/rʲ/), which can be challenging for English speakers. Stress falls on the third syllable. Variations may occur in fast speech, potentially softening the 'ч' to a more palatal sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: To emit radiation again, often in a scientific or physical context (e.g., reradiating energy or waves).

Translation(s) & Context:

• Переизлучать - Used in formal, technical discussions, such as physics or engineering, to describe the process of re-emitting absorbed radiation.

Usage Examples:

• В солнечных батареях фотоны могут переизлучать энергию в электричество.

  In solar panels, photons can reradiate energy into electricity.

• Материал переизлучает поглощённое излучение, что важно для лазерных технологий.

  The material reradiates the absorbed radiation, which is crucial for laser technologies.

• В атмосфере газы переизлучают тепло, влияя на глобальный климат.

  In the atmosphere, gases reradiate heat, affecting global climate.

• Учёные изучают, как частицы переизлучают волны в микроволновых устройствах.

  Scientists study how particles reradiate waves in microwave devices.

• При нагревании кристалл переизлучает свет в другом спектре.

  When heated, the crystal reradiates light in a different spectrum.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Переизлучать" is a verb of the first conjugation in Russian, following the pattern of imperfective verbs. It is imperfective and can be paired with its perfective counterpart if needed, though "reradiate" typically implies an ongoing process.

Key inflections include changes based on tense, aspect, person, and number. Below is a table for the present tense conjugation:

Note: The verb is regular, so it follows standard patterns for past tense (e.g., переизлучал for masculine past) and future tense. It does not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Повторно излучать (povtorno izluchat') - More descriptive, used interchangeably in scientific contexts.
  • Вторично излучать (vtorichno izluchat') - Emphasizes secondary emission, with a slight nuance of aftermath processes.
• Antonyms:
  • Поглощать (pogloshat') - To absorb, directly opposite in the context of radiation.
  • Блокировать (blokirovat') - To block, preventing reradiation.

Related Phrases:

• Переизлучение энергии (pereizluchenie energii) - Reradiation of energy; Used in physics to discuss energy transfer processes.
• Переизлучать свет (pereizluchat' svet) - To reradiate light; Common in optics and material science contexts.
• Вторичное переизлучение (vtorichnoe pereizluchenie) - Secondary reradiation; Refers to multiple stages of emission in complex systems.

Usage Notes:

"Переизлучать" directly corresponds to "reradiate" in English, particularly in scientific and technical fields. It is a formal verb and should be used in professional or academic writing rather than casual conversation. Note that Russian often requires the verb to agree with the subject in person, number, and gender, as shown in the inflections table. When choosing between synonyms like "повторно излучать," opt for "переизлучать" if the context emphasizes a continuous process. Be mindful of aspect: this is imperfective, so pair it with perfective forms like "переизлучить" for completed actions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing the verb with "излучать" (to radiate) without the "пере-" prefix, leading to incorrect usage like saying "излучать снова" instead of "переизлучать."

  Correct: Переизлучать энергию (Reradiate energy).

  Explanation: "Переизлучать" specifically implies re-emission, whereas "излучать" means simple radiation. This mistake can alter the meaning in technical contexts.

• Error: Incorrect conjugation, such as using "переизлучает" for plural subjects (e.g., "Они переизлучает").

  Correct: Они переизлучают.

  Explanation: Russian verbs must match the subject in number; always check the table for proper forms to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific literature, terms like "переизлучать" are heavily influenced by Soviet-era physics research, particularly in fields like nuclear physics and space technology. This reflects Russia's strong historical emphasis on applied sciences, where such vocabulary is prevalent in educational and professional settings, highlighting the cultural value placed on technical innovation.

Related Concepts:

• Излучение (izluchenie) - Radiation
• Поглощение (pogloshenie) - Absorption
• Энергия (energiya) - Energy