B |
symbol of the chemical element boron. |
Ba |
symbol of the chemical element barium. |
baptize |
to perform the Christian ceremony of dipping in or sprinkling with water as a symbol of becoming a member of the church. [1/2 definitions] |
barium |
a chemical element. Barium is usually found in compounds with other elements. (symbol: Ba) |
Be |
symbol of the chemical element beryllium. |
berkelium |
a radioactive synthetic metal element of the actinide series that has ninety-seven protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Bk) |
beryllium |
a hard, light, gray substance that is one of the chemical elements. Beryllium is sometimes combined with other elements to form an alloy. It is also used in building rockets. (symbol: Be) |
Bi |
symbol of the chemical element bismuth. |
Big Ben |
this clock or tower, esp. as a symbol of England. [1/2 definitions] |
bismuth |
a chemical element that has eighty-three protons in each nucleus and is a white brittle crystalline metal with very low thermal and electrical conductivity, used chiefly in alloys and medicines. (symbol: Bi) |
Bk |
symbol of the chemical element berkelium. |
black belt |
the black sash symbolizing this rank, or the person to whom this symbol has been awarded. [1/3 definitions] |
boron |
a chemical element that has five protons in each nucleus and that occurs naturally only in compounds such as boric acid and borax. (symbol: B) |
Br |
symbol of the chemical element bromine. |
branding iron |
a long-handled metal implement, usu. with a stamp or symbol at the end, that is heated and pressed against a surface, esp. the skin of a cow, to make a burn of a particular shape for identification. |
Broadway |
this street as representing the theater district of New York City, or considered as a symbol of the center or apex of the U.S. theater industry. [1/2 definitions] |
bromine |
a poisonous, dark reddish brown liquid that is one of the chemical elements. It evaporates quickly and combines easily with other elements. (symbol: Br) |
bulleted |
marked by a bullet symbol or symbols. |
button |
a small, round symbol on a computer screen or electronically-active page that allows one to activate a program. [1/7 definitions] |
C2 |
symbol of the chemical element carbon. |
Ca |
symbol of the chemical element calcium. |