b (Meaning)
b (n)
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins
a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder
a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels
(physics) a unit of nuclear cross section; the effective circular area that one particle presents to another as a target for an encounter
the 2nd letter of the Roman alphabet
the blood group whose red cells carry the B antigen
b ()
is the second letter of the English alphabet. (See Guide to Pronunciation, // 196, 220.) It is etymologically related to p, v, f, w and m , letters representing sounds having a close organic affinity to its own sound; as in Eng. bursar and purser; Eng. bear and Lat. ferre; Eng. silver and Ger. silber; Lat. cubitum and It. gomito; Eng. seven, Anglo-Saxon seofon, Ger. sieben, Lat. septem, Gr.epta`, Sanskrit saptan. The form of letter is Roman, from Greek (Beta), of Semitic origin. The small b was formed by gradual change from the capital B.
Synonyms & Antonyms of b
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b Sentence Examples
- The scientist carefully manipulated the beaker with precision.
- The fragrant blossoms of the tree filled the air with a sweet aroma.
- The baseball shattered the window with a loud bang.
- The baby babbled and cooed in its mother's arms.
- The biologist observed the behavior of the bird under a microscope.
- The businessman boldly negotiated a deal with a potential investor.
- The robotic butler meticulously cleaned the floor.
- The audience burst into laughter at the comedian's clever joke.
- The photographer captured a breathtaking image of the sunset.
- The students brainstormed ideas for a creative project.
FAQs About the word b
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil, originally thought to be a single vitamin but no
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The scientist carefully manipulated the beaker with precision.
The fragrant blossoms of the tree filled the air with a sweet aroma.
The baseball shattered the window with a loud bang.
The baby babbled and cooed in its mother's arms.
