Glossary B
Bed refers to a device intended to receive the human body in a prone, supine, or sitting position for the purpose of repose, examination, or treatment. This includes devices ordinarily known as beds, examining tables, operating tables, hammocks, cradles, cribs, cots, camp beds, groundmats, sleeping bags, and bed accessories, such as mattresses, pillows, surgical supports, and bed clothing.
The term biomass may refer to the following:
- a term for the total amount of living organisms in a particular habitat
Deutsch: Getränk / Español: Bebida / Português: Bebida / Français: Boisson / Italiano: Bevanda /
Beverage is a general term which means a drink specifically prepared for human consumption. Almost always it largely consists of water. It is a liquid for drinking; usually applied to drink artificially prepared and of an agreeable flavor; as, an intoxicating beverage. Below are specific kinds/types of beverages:
Deutsch: Brauen / Español: Elaboración / Português: Fabricação / Français: Brasserie / Italiano: Birrificio /
Brewing involves the process of producing beer from barley grain.
Brewing and brewery evolved from a craft to an industry during the 19th century, Once the malt is prepared, it is ground and stirred at high temperatures for long periods.