Alteration
Definition
The act of altering or becoming altered and its result; a process of degradation, spoiling, decomposition, or distortion of the physical, chemical, or biological properties of a body or substance. In an abstract sense, it represents a falsification of the truth or a deep deterioration of relationships or emotional states.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alteration
- Spoilage
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural plural and definite articulation variations. |
| Formation | Noun of action derived from the verb 'a altera' using the standard functional suffix '-re'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.te.ˈra.re] |
| Source | Grammar and Morphological Index of the Romanian Academy |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Depozitarea incorectă a alimentelor la temperaturi ridicate duce rapid la o alterare bacteriană severă.
EN: Incorrect storage of food at high temperatures rapidly leads to severe bacterial spoilage.
RO: Analiza geologică a arătat o alterare profundă a rocilor de suprafață sub efectul ploilor acide.
EN: Geological analysis showed a profound alteration of surface rocks under the effect of acid rains.
RO: Falsificarea documentelor oficiale reprezintă o alterare gravă a adevărului istoric și juridic.
EN: The counterfeiting of official documents represents a serious alteration of historical and legal truth.
Idioms & Phrases
Alterare cromatică / Color alteration
RO: Modificarea nuanțelor originale ale unui pigment sau ale unei imagini din cauza expunerii la lumină.
EN: The modification of the original hues of a pigment or an image due to exposure to light.
Proces de alterare / Process of degradation
RO: Succesiune de reacții chimice sau biologice care duc la pierderea calităților unui material.
EN: A sequence of chemical or biological reactions that lead to the loss of a material's qualities.
Alterare termică / Thermal alteration
RO: Schimbarea structurii moleculare a unei substanțe provocată de acțiunea directă a căldurii excesive.
EN: The change in the molecular structure of a substance caused by the direct action of excessive heat.
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