Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'sedimentation'

English Word: sedimentation

Key Russian Translations:

• седиментация /sʲɪ.dʲɪ.mʲɪn.taˈt͡sɨ.jə/ - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (Common in scientific and geological contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific vocabulary and basic Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

седиментация: /sʲɪ.dʲɪ.mʲɪn.taˈt͡sɨ.jə/

Note on седиментация: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("ta"), which is common in Russian loanwords from Latin/Greek. Pay attention to the soft consonants (e.g., 'сʲ' as in 's' before 'и').

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Meanings and Usage:

The geological process of particles settling and accumulating to form layers.

Translation(s) & Context:

• седиментация - Used in formal scientific or academic contexts, such as geology or environmental science, to describe the deposition of sediments.

Usage Examples:

• В процессе седиментации частицы осаждаются на дно водоёма, формируя новые слои почвы.

  In the process of sedimentation, particles settle at the bottom of a body of water, forming new layers of soil.

• Седиментация играет важную роль в изучении древних климатических изменений через анализ осадочных пород.

  Sedimentation plays a crucial role in studying ancient climate changes through the analysis of sedimentary rocks.

• В реках и озёрах седиментация может привести к заиливанию, что требует вмешательства экологов.

  In rivers and lakes, sedimentation can lead to silt buildup, necessitating intervention by ecologists.

• Геологи исследуют скорость седиментации для понимания эрозионных процессов в регионе.

  Geologists study the rate of sedimentation to understand erosion processes in the region.

• Седиментация в океанах способствует образованию нефтяных месторождений со временем.

  Sedimentation in oceans contributes to the formation of oil deposits over time.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Седиментация" is a feminine noun (from the first declension in Russian). It follows standard Russian noun inflection patterns for feminine nouns ending in -ия. Below is a table of its basic inflections:

Note: This word is relatively regular, but as a loanword, it may not vary in informal speech. No verbal inflections apply since it is a noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • осадкообразование (osadkoobrazovanie) - More general term for sediment formation, often used interchangeably in hydrology.
  • накопление осадков (nakoplenie osadkov) - Literal phrase meaning "accumulation of sediments," preferred in descriptive contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • эрозия (eroziya) - Erosion, the opposite process of wearing away rather than building up.

Related Phrases:

• процесс седиментации (protsess sedimentatsii) - The process of sedimentation; used in scientific discussions to describe ongoing geological events.
• скорость седиментации (skorost' sedimentatsii) - Rate of sedimentation; common in studies of sediment dynamics.
• осадочные породы (osadochnyye porody) - Sedimentary rocks; refers to the result of sedimentation in geological contexts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "седиментация" directly corresponds to the English "sedimentation" and is primarily used in formal, scientific, or technical settings. It is a loanword from Latin via English/French, so it retains a neutral, academic tone. When discussing everyday phenomena, Russians might opt for more descriptive phrases like "осадкообразование" to make it accessible. Be mindful of case agreement in sentences; for example, use the genitive case after prepositions like "в процессе" (in the process of). If multiple translations exist, choose "седиментация" for precise scientific accuracy, but "осадкообразование" for broader environmental contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "седиментация" with "седимент" (sediment), leading to misuse in sentences. For example, incorrectly saying "Седимент происходит в реке" instead of "Седиментация происходит в реке".

  Correct: "Седиментация происходит в реке" (Sedimentation occurs in the river). Explanation: "Седимент" is a noun for the material itself, while "седиментация" is the process.

• Error: Forgetting case inflections, such as using the nominative "седиментация" in a genitive context, e.g., "Изучение седиментация" instead of "Изучение седиментации".

  Correct: "Изучение седиментации" (Study of sedimentation). Explanation: Russian requires nouns to change based on their grammatical role.

Cultural Notes:

As a scientific term, "седиментация" doesn't carry strong cultural connotations in Russian everyday life. However, it is prominent in Russia's geological heritage, given the country's vast landscapes and history of environmental research. For instance, studies of sedimentation in Siberia's rivers have contributed to global understanding of climate change, reflecting Russia's emphasis on natural resource management.

Related Concepts:

• эрозия (eroziya)
• осадки (osadki)
• геологический процесс (geologicheskiy protsess)