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12-letter words containing c

  • betacarotene — the most important form of the plant pigment carotene, which occurs in milk, vegetables, and other foods and, when eaten by man and animals, is converted in the body to vitamin A
  • between-deck — 'tween deck.
  • betws-y-coed — a village in N Wales, in Conwy county borough, on the River Conwy: noted for its scenery. Pop: 534 (2001)
  • beurre blanc — an emulsion of cold butter in a white wine or vinegar and shallot reduction
  • beyond price — invaluable or priceless
  • beyond reach — inaccessible
  • 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.
  • biarticulate — having two joints, as the antennae of certain insects.
  • biauriculate — having two auricles or earlike parts
  • bibb lettuce — a type of butterhead lettuce, formed in loose heads of very crisp, dark-green leaves
  • bible school — a school or study program devoted to Bible study, esp at a church
  • bibliomaniac — excessive fondness for acquiring and possessing books.
  • bibliophilic — pertaining to a bibliophile
  • bibliothecal — relating to a bibliotheca
  • bicameralism — having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body.
  • bicarpellary — (of an ovary) having two carpels
  • bicentennial — A bicentennial is the same as a bicentenary.
  • 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 bell — a bell attached to a bicycle, used to warn others on the road
  • bicycle clip — one of a pair of clips worn around the ankles by cyclists to keep the trousers tight and out of the chain
  • bicycle kick — a kick in which a player throws himself into the air feet first, then kicks the ball backward over his own head
  • bicycle path — a path designed for bicyclists
  • bicycle pump — a hand pump for pumping air into the tyres of a bicycle
  • bicycle race — cycling (def 2).
  • bicycle rack — a metal frame for securing bicycles when they are not in use
  • bicycle shed — a shed for bicycle storage
  • bicycle shop — a shop that sells and usually repairs bicycles and bicycle parts
  • bid defiance — to resist boldly
  • bidialectism — proficient in or using two dialects of the same language.
  • bifunctional — having two functions
  • biker jacket — a short, close-fitting leather jacket with zips and studs, often worn by motorcyclists
  • bill and coo — the parts of a bird's jaws that are covered with a horny or leathery sheath; beak.
  • billiard cue — a long cue used for playing billiards
  • billow cloud — a cloud consisting of broad, parallel bands oriented perpendicularly to the wind.
  • 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
  • binary color — secondary color.
  • bingo caller — the person who shouts out the numbers to bingo players
  • binocularity — binocular characteristics
  • bio-security — the precautions taken to protect against the spread of lethal or harmful organisms and diseases
  • bioacoustics — the study of animals' use of sound
  • biochemistry — Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen in living things.
  • biocoenology — the branch of ecology concerned with the relationships and interactions between the members of a natural community
  • biocomputing — the application of computing to problems in biology, biochemistry, and genetics
  • biocorrosion — corrosion caused by or enhanced by bacteria or other microorganisms; biologically induced corrosion.
  • biographical — Biographical facts, notes, or details are concerned with the events in someone's life.
  • bioinorganic — pertaining to the biological activity of metal complexes and nonmetal compounds based on elements other than carbon (contrasted with bioorganic).
  • biologically — pertaining to biology.
  • biomagnetics — the study of magnetic fields as a form of therapy
  • biomechanics — the study of the mechanics of the movement of living organisms
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