Glossary B

The term barcode (or bar code) refers to a type of machine -readable code comprised of numbers and parallel lines of varying widths representing relating to an object to which it is attached.

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The acronym BHF may refer to the following:

• Buffered oxide etch (also buffered hydrofluoric acid, buffered hf, BHF), a substance (or etchant) used in microfabrication to chemically remove layers from a surface of a wafer during manufacturing

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The acronym BHP may refer to the following:

• Bottom Hole Pressure, an oil and/or gas-related term for the pressure at the bottom of a hole or wellbore
• Boiler Horsepower, the measure of a boiler's capacity to deliver steam to a steam engine

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The term barber may refer to the following:

• a person whose occupation is mainly to cut, shave, style and groom the scalp and/or facial hair of males

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The term briquette (or briquet) refers to a compressed block of combustible organic materials, such as charcoal, sawdust or wood chips, that may be used as kindling and fuel for starting a fire.

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Deutsch: Boot / Español: Barco / Português: Barco / Français: Bateau / Italiano: Barca /

The term boat may refer to the following:

• a vessel, of modest size, that is designed to travel on water
• Sauce boat (also gravy boat, saucière), a type of boat-shaped kitchenware, usually with a matching plate, specifically for serving gravy or other sauces

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The term byproduct refers to an incidental or secondary product, different from the intended or primary product, resulting from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction. A byproduct may or may not be wanted, or considered to be marketable or waste.

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Deutsch: Bentonit / Español: Bentonita / Português: Bentonita / Français: Bentonite / Italiano: Bentonite

Bentonite is characterized as a highly plastic collodial clay-like material which is a useful plasticiser and suspender. Bentonite is an additive used with water to lubricate, stabilize, and clear drill cuttings from a borehole. It is a kind of drilling material, a naturally occurring mineral used in the drilling process.

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