Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'soluble'

English Word: soluble

Key Russian Translations:

• растворимый /rəsˈtvɔrʲɪmɨj/ - [Formal, Scientific context]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in scientific, chemical, and everyday contexts involving substances)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective declension and scientific vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

растворимый: /rəsˈtvɔrʲɪmɨj/

Note on растворимый: The stress falls on the third syllable ("tvɔrʲ"), which is a common challenge for English speakers. Pronounce the 'р' as a rolled 'r' for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

Capable of being dissolved in a liquid

Translation(s) & Context:

• растворимый - Used in formal scientific or chemical discussions, such as describing substances that dissolve in water or other solvents.

Usage Examples:

• Этот сахар растворим в горячей воде, но не в холодной.

  This sugar is soluble in hot water but not in cold water.

• Витамины группы B являются растворимыми, поэтому их легко выводит организм.

  Vitamins in the B group are soluble, so the body easily eliminates them.

• Растворимые удобрения быстро впитываются почвой для роста растений.

  Soluble fertilizers are quickly absorbed by the soil for plant growth.

• Многие лекарства делаются в растворимой форме, чтобы облегчить приём.

  Many medicines are made in a soluble form to make intake easier.

• В эксперименте мы проверили, насколько растворимы соли в различных жидкостях.

  In the experiment, we tested how soluble salts are in various liquids.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Растворимый" is an adjective in Russian, which means it changes based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard first-declension pattern for adjectives. Below is a table showing its inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward once the basic rules are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: растворим (a less formal variant, often used in shorthand)
• Antonyms: нерастворимый (insoluble; used to describe substances that do not dissolve)

Related Phrases:

• Растворимый кофе - Instant coffee; a common everyday phrase referring to coffee that dissolves in hot water.
• Растворимые витамины - Soluble vitamins; used in health and nutrition contexts to describe vitamins that dissolve in water.
• Растворимые соли - Soluble salts; a phrase from chemistry discussing salts that can dissolve in liquids.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "растворимый" directly corresponds to the English "soluble" and is primarily used in scientific or technical contexts. Always ensure the adjective agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case—for example, use "растворимая" for feminine nouns. It is more formal and less common in casual conversation, so opt for it in academic or professional settings. When choosing between translations, "растворимый" is the most precise for chemical solubility, while avoiding direct cognates that might not exist.

Common Errors:

• English learners often forget to decline the adjective correctly. For example, incorrectly saying "сахар растворимый" instead of "сахар растворимый" (wait, correct is "сахар растворимый", but in context: Error: "Я имею растворимый вода" vs. Correct: "Я имею растворимый в воде". Explanation: The adjective must agree and be used with prepositions like "в" for proper context.)

• Confusing it with related verbs, such as using "растворить" (to dissolve) as an adjective. Error: "Вода растворить" vs. Correct: "Растворимый в воде". Explanation: "Растворимый" is specifically an adjective for the state of being soluble, not the action.

Cultural Notes:

"Растворимый" itself is a neutral scientific term without strong cultural connotations in Russian. However, it frequently appears in contexts like Russian chemistry education or everyday products (e.g., instant coffee), reflecting the practical application of science in daily life in Russia.

Related Concepts:

• раствор (solution)
• диссоциация (dissociation)
• нерастворимый (insoluble)