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12-letter words containing b, e, r, i

  • bendix drive — A Bendix drive is a drive consisting of a pinion wheel (= a gear with a small number of teeth) carried on a shaft. The shaft rotates, causing the pinion to move.
  • bengal tiger — a large tiger found in S. Asia
  • benzene ring — the hexagonal ring of bonded carbon atoms in the benzene molecule or its derivatives
  • benzonitrile — a clear, colorless, viscous, poisonous liquid, C 7 H 5 N, used chiefly as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
  • berlichingen — Götz von (ɡœts fɔn), called the Iron Hand. 1480–1562, German warrior knight, who robbed merchants and kidnapped nobles for ransom
  • bermuda high — a subtropical high centered near Bermuda.
  • bermuda lily — a lily, Lilium longiflorum eximium, having white, funnel-shaped flowers, cultivated especially as an Easter lily.
  • bernina alps — a mountain group in SE Switzerland, extending from the Rhateian Alps on the Italian border. Highest peak, Piz Bernina, 13,304 feet (4055 meters).
  • bernina pass — a pass in the Alps between SE Switzerland and N Italy, east of Piz Bernina. Height: 2323 m (7622 ft)
  • berwickshire — (until 1975) a county of SE Scotland: part of the Borders region from 1975 to 1996, now part of Scottish Borders council area
  • beta emitter — a radioactive element, either natural or artificial, which changes into another element by emitting a beta particle
  • beta orionis — Rigel
  • beta version — beta testing
  • beth midrash — a place where Jews gather to study the Talmud and other religious writings; a small synagogue.
  • betweenbrain — the posterior part of the forebrain
  • beurre manie — butterpaste.
  • bewilderedly — in a bewildered manner
  • bewilderment — Bewilderment is the feeling of being bewildered.
  • beyond price — invaluable or priceless
  • bezier curve — (graphics)   A type of curve defined by mathematical formulae, used in computer graphics. A curve with coordinates P(u), where u varies from 0 at one end of the curve to 1 at the other, is defined by a set of n+1 "control points" (X(i), Y(i), Z(i)) for i = 0 to n. P(u) = Sum i=0..n [(X(i), Y(i), Z(i)) * B(i, n, u)] B(i, n, u) = C(n, i) * u^i * (1-u)^(n-i) C(n, i) = n!/i!/(n-i)! A Bezier curve (or surface) is defined by its control points, which makes it invariant under any affine mapping (translation, rotation, parallel projection), and thus even under a change in the axis system. You need only to transform the control points and then compute the new curve. The control polygon defined by the points is itself affine invariant. Bezier curves also have the variation-diminishing property. This makes them easier to split compared to other types of curve such as Hermite or B-spline. Other important properties are multiple values, global and local control, versatility, and order of continuity.
  • bi-quarterly — occurring twice in each quarter of a year.
  • biarticulate — having two joints, as the antennae of certain insects.
  • biauriculate — having two auricles or earlike parts
  • bib overalls — overall (def 3a).
  • bible banger — Bible-thumper.
  • bible-banger — Bible-thumper.
  • bicameralism — having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body.
  • bicarpellary — (of an ovary) having two carpels
  • bichon frise — a small white poodle-like dog of European origin, with a silky, loosely curling coat
  • bicollateral — (of a vascular bundle) having two phloem groups to the inside and outside, respectively, of the xylem
  • bicycle race — cycling (def 2).
  • bicycle rack — a metal frame for securing bicycles when they are not in use
  • biker jacket — a short, close-fitting leather jacket with zips and studs, often worn by motorcyclists
  • bilateralism — the practice of being bilateral
  • bill of fare — The bill of fare at a restaurant is a list of the food for a meal from which you may choose what you want to eat.
  • billiard cue — a long cue used for playing billiards
  • billie burke — Billie (Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke) 1886–1970, U.S. actress.
  • billy wilder — Billy (Samuel Wilder) 1906–2002, U.S. film director, producer, and writer; born in Austria.
  • bimorph cell — a piezoelectric transducer consisting of two crystals cemented together, used in microphones, headphones, loudspeakers, etc. to convert vibrations into a voltage output or to convert a signal voltage into vibrations that can produce audible sounds
  • binder twine — a strong, coarse twine, as of sisal, used especially in binding sheaves of grain and bales of hay.
  • bingo caller — the person who shouts out the numbers to bingo players
  • bio-security — the precautions taken to protect against the spread of lethal or harmful organisms and diseases
  • biochemistry — Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen in living things.
  • biodiversity — Biodiversity is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment.
  • biogeography — the branch of biology concerned with the geographical distribution of plants and animals
  • biometrician — a person who is knowledgeable about biometry
  • biomolecular — relating to a biomolecule
  • biotelemetry — the monitoring of biological functions in humans or animals by means of a miniature transmitter that sends data to a distant point to be read by electronic instruments
  • bioterrorism — Bioterrorism is terrorism that involves the use of biological weapons.
  • biparentally — from a biparental point of view
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