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babillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).baceridin(organic chemistry) A cyclic hexapeptide present in an epiphytic bacillusbacilycinAlternative form of bacilysin.bacilysin(medicine) An antibiotic produced by Bacillus subtilisbackchain(computing, artificial intelligence) To perform inferences, starting with a list of goals (or a hypothesis) and working backwards from the consequent to the antecedent.baclophenMisspelling of baclofen.bacogeninAny of a group of saponins present in Bacopa monnierabacterian(archaic) bacterialbadminton(countable) A cooling summer drink made with claret, sugar, and soda water.badmittenMisspelling of badminton.baecation(African-American Vernacular) A romantic vacation for two taken with one's bae or sexual partner.baicalein(organic chemistry) 5,6,7-trihydroxyflavone, a flavone originally isolated from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis that acts as a lipoxygenase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory agent.bajillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified, absurdly large number (of).balanitinA particular steroid glycoside.baldachinAlternative spelling of baldacchin.baldaquinAlternative form of baldacchin.baldcrownThe American wigeon.balectionAlternative form of bolection.balmacaanA loose overcoat of a certain type, with raglan sleeves and a Prussian collar.bambakion(historical) A type of padded under-garment, worn under armour, especially by Byzantine troops.bandoleonAlternative spelling of bandoneon.bandoneonA small Latin American accordion played with buttons which is frequently used in tango ensembles.bandonionAlternative spelling of bandoneon.bandwagonA large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.bannermanA person assigned to carry the colours, standards or guidons of a military unit.bannition(obsolete) The act of expulsion.bantustan(originally South Africa, historical) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans under apartheid policybaragouin(countable) A pidgin.barakuminMisspelling of burakumin.barbadeenAlternative form of barbadine.barbarianRelating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.barbourin(biochemistry) A particular disintegrin.barmaidenSynonym of barmaid.barpersonsomeone who works in a bar, a bartenderbarracoonA temporary cage for holding (originally) black slaves, and later convicts and other types of prisoners.barrelman(nautical) A sailor keeping a lookout from the crow's nest (often in the form of a barrel)barrowman(mining, historical) A putter: one who puts the tubs of coal from the workings to the cranes, flats, or stations, so that they can be conveyed to the surface.basewoman(baseball, softball) A female fielder positioned near a basebasiation(obsolete, formal) Kissing.basilicanOf, relating to, or resembling a basilica; basilical.basilicon(archaic, medicine) Any of various ointments believed to have “sovereign” virtues.batracianAlternative form of batrachian.batswoman(cricket) A female batter.battalion(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.bayanihan(Philippines) Mutual cooperation for the public good.bazillion(slang, mathematics, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).beamtrain(physics) The connected beams of light in an interferometer or similar device.beanbrain(slang, derogatory) A stupid person; an idiotbeaverkin(diminutive) A small or young beaver.becrimson(transitive, poetic) To turn crimson; to redden.becurtainTo curtain; bedeck or cover with a curtain; (by extension, figurative) to shroud.bedewomanAlternative form of beadswoman.bedriddenConfined to bed because of infirmity or illness.bedrunkendrunken, drunk.begladden(transitive) To gladden about or all over; make glad; overjoy.beglisten(intransitive) To glisten all about.begrutten(dialectal, Scotland) Showing the effects of much weeping; marred or swollen in the face through continued weeping.behearken(transitive) To listen to; hearken to; observe; obey.belloneon(historical, music) A mechanical musical instrument consisting of twenty-four trumpets and two kettle drums.bellonionAlternative form of belloneon.bellwomanA female bellhop.belotecanA semisynthetic camptothecin analogue used in chemotherapy.beloxepin(pharmacology) A particular analgesic drug.bemiparin(pharmacology) A particular antithrombotic.bemoisten(transitive) Make moist.bemoradan(pharmacology) A phosphodiesterase inhibitor.bemoystenObsolete spelling of bemoisten.benighten(obsolete, transitive) To benight.bequethen(obsolete) past participle of bequeathbequothen(obsolete) past participle of bequeathbergapten(biochemistry) 5-methoxypsoralen, a psoralen found in the essential oil of bergamot (where it is the cause of phototoxicity) and other citruses.beshittenpast participle of beshite.beshorninA particular steroid glycoside.besmitten(archaic, rare) smitten; infatuatedbesweeten(literary, rare) Sublimely sweeten.betaferonAn interferon used to treat multiple sclerosisbetanidin(organic chemistry) The aglycone of betaninbetroddenpast participle of betreadbetrothen(rare) BetrothedbewrittenWritten about; depicted; portrayed; described.bicistron(genetics) A second, coexpressed plasmidbicyclian(rare) Of or pertaining to a bicycle or bicycles.biexciton(physics) A quantum combination of two excitonsbigitalinA particular steroid glycoside.bijection(set theory) A one-to-one correspondence, a function which is both a surjection and an injection.bikaverin(organic chemistry) The xanthene pigment 6,11-dihydroxy-3,8-dimethoxy-1-methylbenzo[b]xanthene-7,10,12-trionebikeathonA charity event in which participants cycle a long distance.bilateran(biology) Having bilateral symmetry, i.e. an axis of symmetry that goes down from the top to the bottom.bilectionArchaic form of bolection.biliation(physiology) The production and/or excretion of bile.bilirubin(biochemistry) A bile pigment that is a product of the breakdown of the heme portion of hemoglobin (which occurs within macrophages as they digest red blood cells), and which is responsible for the yellowish color seen in bruises. Extremely high levels of bilirubin may cause jaundice.binchotanA kind of oak charcoal used in traditional Japanese cooking.bioactionA biological action or processbioburdenA measure of an object's contamination with microorganisms.biocarbonCarbon existing in biomass or (especially) set loose from it by combustion.biochanin(organic chemistry) Any of a particular group of naturally-occurring flavonoidsbiodesign(biology) The design of biological systemsbiodomainA biological domain.biomotionMotion from a living organism.biophoton(biology, physics) A low-energy photon emitted from a biological source (but not by bioluminescence)biopterinA coenzyme produced within the body, an oxidized degradation product of tetrahydrobiopterin. Defects in biopterin synthesis or regeneration can cause a form of hyperphenylalaninemia, and biopterin deficiency has been associated with dystonia and rabies.biopticon(historical) A form of eidoloscope, serving as both camera and projector.biopyrrin(organic chemistry) An oxidative metabolite of bilirubin that is a marker of oxidative stressbioregionA region defined by natural characteristics such as flora and fauna and topographic features such as watersheds.biosestonThe living particulate matter suspended in bodies of water such as lakes and seas.bioweaponAny weapon designed to be used in biological warfare.biperidenAn antiparkinsonian agent of the anticholinergic type.bipolaron(chemistry) A doubly-charged polaronbirdbrain(colloquial) Someone who is not intelligent.birdwomanA woman who works with birds.birthtownThe town where someone was bornbisectionAn act of division into two parts, especially two equal parts.bishounenAlternative spelling of bishonen.bisoliton(physics) A pairing of two solitonsbisoxatin(pharmacology) A type of laxative.bitrotten(computing) Affected by bit rot.bivalvianOf or relating to bivalves.bizelesin(biochemistry) One of the duocarmycins.bizillionAlternative form of bazillion.blackbeanSynonym of blackball.blackchinAny of several species of fish with a black jaw, especiallyblackskin(obsolete) Somebody with dark-coloured flesh.blasticinAlternative form of blasticidin.bleomycin(pharmacology) Any of a family of antineoplastic drug obtained from Streptomyces verticillus.blepharon(anatomy) eyelid.blogathon(blogging, neologism) A period or event during which one or more people publish a large number of blog posts, usually about a specific subject.bloodhornOchrosia elliptica, an Australian tree.boatswainA person aboard ship who is in charge of various maritime affairs.boatwomanA woman who manages a boat.bobkittenA young bobcat.bogywoman(rare) Alternative form of bogeywoman.boilermanA person who tends the fire for a steam engine.bolection(architecture) A moulding that covers a joint, especially between joints between surfaces on different levels.bombardon(music) A brass instrument, the bass version of the tuba.bondwomanA woman who is bound in servitude; a female slave.bondwomenplural of bondwomanboogermanAlternative form of bogeyman.boogeymanAlternative form of bogeyman.boogeymenplural of boogeymanboogiemanAlternative spelling of bogeyman.booktokenAlternative form of book token.boomerhon(4chan /lgbt/ slang, usually derogatory) A trans woman who looks like an old man.boromycinA bacteriocidal polyether-macrolide antibiotic.borrelian(bacteriology) Relating to, or caused by borreliabotryogen(mineralogy) A hydrous magnesium sulfate mineral.bottlemanA man who aids a boxer by passing him a bottle of water to drink during a fight.bouillionAlternative spelling of bouillon.bouquetinAlpine ibex (Capra ibex)bouvardin(organic chemistry) A cyclic hexapeptide, isolated from Bouvardia ternifolia, that has anticancer propertiesbowswomanA female archer.boyzilian(slang) A cosmetic treatment involving complete removal of a man's pubic hair by waxing.brainscan(medicine) A scan of the brain, for example using computed tomography.brakesmanSomeone who operates the winch in a mine.brakesmenplural of brakesmanbrandiron(obsolete) A type of kitchen utensil, especially a gridiron.branniganbinge, bender, booze-up (where alcohol is drunk)brasileinAlternative form of brazilein.brassinin(organic chemistry) The indole phytoalexin methyl (1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)carbamodithioate present in Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris)brazileinA neoflavanoid that is the main colouring matter in the red dye derived from brazilwood.breadcornCorn or grain from which bread is made.breadthen(transitive) To increase in breadth.breakdown(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.breakeven(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of break even.breakopenIn electric arc testing, a material response evidenced by the formation of one or more holes in the material which may allow thermal energy to pass through the material.breastpinAn ornamental pin attached to clothing in a person's upper chest area; a brooch.brefaldinMisspelling of brefeldin.brefeldin(medicine) Any of several lactone antibiotics produced by fungibretheren(obsolete) plural of brother; obsolete form of brethren.brickkilnA kiln in which bricks are baked.bridesmanA male friend or companion of the bridegroom, having various ceremonial duties at a wedding.bridesmenplural of bridesmanbridewain(historical, archaic or dialectal) A cart or waggon, loaded with household goods, conveyed from a bride's house to her new home; (by extension) the bridal gifts transported upon such a wain.bridgemanA worker who operates a moving bridge.bringdownA disappointment; a letdown.brinksmanOne who engages in brinksmanship.broadbeanAlternative form of broad bean.broadhorn(nautical) Synonym of flatboat.broadsman(UK, slang) A cardsharp.brodequin(obsolete) A buskin or half-boot.brohemian(slang) A bro who has adopted or affects a Bohemian lifestyle.brokedown(Canada, US, informal) Broken; not working properly.bromatian(mineralogy) Containing bromate anions.bromelain(biochemistry) Either of two proteolytic enzymes, found in pineapples, that are used as meat tenderizers.bromelein(biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme found in pineapplesbromeosinA fluorescent dye produced by the reaction of bromine with fluorescein.bromocyancyanogen bromidebroomcorna variety of grass of the species Sorghum vulgare.broughten(nonstandard, archaic, rare, dialectal) Having been brought.brownskinA person with brown-colored skin.brucellinAn extract (mostly of proteins) of Brucella used in the diagnosis of brucellosisbrucipain(biochemistry) A trypanosomal proteasebrumation(biology) A lethargic state that some ectothermic animals, such as many reptiles, assume during cold conditions. Partly analogous to hibernation, but physiological differences include that brumation does not depend on stored fat, but rather on reduced metabolic activity.bruncheon(humorous) Synonym of brunch (“meal eaten between breakfast and lunch times”).bruxationSynonym of bruxism.bryotoxinAny of a group of toxins found in organisms of genus Bryophyllum.buckthornAny of several, often thorny shrubs or small trees, especiallybuckwagon(South Africa) A strong wagon with a frame over the wheels used for hauling goods.bufagenin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of cardiotonic bufadienolide steroids secreted by toads of the genus Bufo.bufogeninA particular enzyme inhibitor derived from a toad toxin.bufotalin(organic chemistry) A cardiotoxic bufanolide steroid secreted by the common European toad (Bufo bufo) and other related toads such as Bufo melanostictus.bufoteninAlternative spelling of bufotenine.bufotoxin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of toxic substances found in toads, other amphibians, and some plants and mushrooms.buggermanAlternative form of bogeyman.builddownA systematic, gradual reduction in the number of something (especially nuclear weapons), normally by destroying more than are built.bukkehornAn ancient Norwegian musical instrument, made from the horn of a ram or goat, traditionally used by cowherds.bullation(medicine) The formation of bullae or blisters.bullition(obsolete) The action of boiling.bunazosin(pharmacology) An alpha 1 antagonist drug developed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).bundleman(naval slang, historical) A married member of the navy.bunkerman(historical) A man in charge of an industrial coal storage bunker.bupropion(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug which is also given to relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.burakuminA member of a Japanese social minority group, descendants of feudal-era outcasts.buserelin(pharmacology) A gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist.bushelman(US, archaic, dialect) A tailor's assistant for repairing garments.bushwoman(Australia) A woman who lives or has lived in the Australian outback.busulphanAlternative form of busulfan.butibufenA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.butirosinAny of a family of aminoglycoside antibiotics produced by Bacillus circulans.butterman(dated) A man who makes or sells butter.buttonmanAlternative form of button man.buttonmenplural of buttonmanbyrewomanA woman employed to look after cows in a byre.