12-letter words containing b, e, o
- besottedness — the state of being besotted
- best in show — an award to the dog, cat, or other animal judged best of all breeds in a competition.
- beta blocker — A beta blocker is a drug which is used to treat people who have high blood pressure or heart problems.
- beta orionis — Rigel
- beta version — beta testing
- beta-blocker — any of various substances that interfere with the action of the beta receptors: used primarily to reduce the heart rate or force in the prevention, management, or treatment of angina, hypertension, or arrythmias.
- 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
- betanaphthol — a colorless, crystalline isomer of naphthol, C10H8O, used as an antiseptic and parasiticide
- betting shop — A betting shop is a place where people can go to bet on something such as a horse race.
- betws-y-coed — a village in N Wales, in Conwy county borough, on the River Conwy: noted for its scenery. Pop: 534 (2001)
- beurre fondu — melted butter.
- beyond doubt — You say that something is beyond doubt or beyond reasonable doubt when you are certain that it is true and it cannot be contradicted or disproved.
- beyond price — invaluable or priceless
- beyond reach — inaccessible
- bib overalls — overall (def 3a).
- bible school — a school or study program devoted to Bible study, esp at a church
- bibliopegist — a bookbinder
- bibliothecal — relating to a bibliotheca
- bibliotheque — a library.
- 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 shop — a shop that sells and usually repairs bicycles and bicycle parts
- 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.
- bill of sale — a deed transferring personal property, either outright or as security for a loan or debt
- 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
- 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
- bioavailable — the extent to which a nutrient or medication can be used by the body.
- 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
- 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
- biomagnetics — the study of magnetic fields as a form of therapy
- biomagnetism — animal magnetism.
- biomechanics — the study of the mechanics of the movement of living organisms
- biometrician — a person who is knowledgeable about biometry
- biomolecular — relating to a biomolecule
- biopesticide — a naturally occurring or derived substance or an organism that controls pests by nontoxic means
- biosatellite — an artificial satellite for carrying living organisms
- bioscientist — any science that deals with the biological aspects of living organisms.
- biosynthesis — the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms
- biosynthetic — of, relating to, or characterized by biosynthesis, the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism, or a laboratory process modeled after these reactions in living organisms.
- biotechnical — relating to biotechnology
- 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.
- bipropellant — a rocket propellant consisting of two substances, usually a fuel and an oxidizer
- bird colonel — a full colonel in the US Army
- bird of prey — A bird of prey is a bird such as an eagle or a hawk that kills and eats other birds and animals.
- bird-spotter — a bird-watcher
- birth mother — the woman who gives birth to a child, regardless of whether she is the genetic mother or subsequently brings up the child