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bichromate
nounLow (C2)
/ˌbaɪˈkrəʊmeɪt/A salt containing the divalent anion Cr₂O₇²⁻, derived from dichromic acid (H₂Cr₂O₇), also commonly called dichromate. An oxidizing agent containing chromium in the +6 oxidation state.
bichromate process
nounLow
/baɪˈkrəʊmeɪt ˈprəʊses/A photochemical printing or engraving process that uses a bichromate salt, typically potassium or ammonium bichromate, as a sensitizing agent.
bick-iron
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈbɪk ˌaɪən/A historical term for a blacksmith's anvil, specifically a small anvil or the beak (pointed end) of an anvil used for shaping curved metal objects.
bicker
nounverbverb-intransitiveB2
/ˈbɪkə(r)/To argue about unimportant, trivial matters in a petty, often childish way.
bickering
adjectivenounMedium
/ˈbɪk.ər.ɪŋ/Petty, often continuous arguing or quarrelling, typically about trivial matters.
bickie
nounLow (Primarily in informal Australian/New Zealand contexts and some UK informal use)
/ˈbɪk.i/A small, sweet, baked snack, typically a biscuit or cookie.
bicol
nounLow (Specialist/Literary/Technical)
/ˈbaɪkɒl/pertaining to or consisting of two colours.
bicolor
adjectivenounC1
/ˈbaɪˌkʌlə/Having two different colors.
biconditional
adjectivenounVery low
/ˌbaɪkənˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/In logic and mathematics, a conditional statement that works both ways; a statement of the form 'P if and only if Q', meaning P and Q are logically equivalent.
bicone
nounVery Low
/ˈbʌɪ.kəʊn/A three-dimensional geometric shape formed by joining two identical cones at their circular bases.
bicorn
adjectivenounC2
/ˈbaɪ.kɔːn/A two-horned creature or object; specifically, a mythical animal with two horns or a hat with two points.
bicorne
nounC2
/ˈbaɪ.kɔːn/A type of historical hat with two points or horns, famously worn by Napoleon Bonaparte.
biculturalism
nounC2
/ˌbaɪˈkʌltʃ(ə)rəlɪz(ə)m/The presence, coexistence, or integration of two distinct cultures within a society, organization, or individual.
bicuspid
adjectivenounC1
/baɪˈkʌspɪd/A tooth with two pointed cusps (projections), located between the canines and molars in humans; also, having two points or cusps.
bicuspid valve
nounC1
/ˌbaɪˈkʌspɪd ˈvælv/One of the two valves in the human heart (specifically, the mitral valve) which regulates blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle. It has two triangular flaps (cusps).
bicycle
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/A vehicle with two wheels, one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars, designed for one rider.
bicycle chain
nounB1
/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l tʃeɪn/A series of connected metal links, running over a sprocket, that transmits power from the pedals to the rear wheel of a bicycle.
bicycle clip
nounC1
/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l klɪp/A spring-loaded device, typically made of metal or plastic, worn around the ankle of a trouser leg to prevent it from catching in a bicycle chain or becoming dirty.
bicycle kick
nounIntermediate
/ˈbaɪsɪkl kɪk/A spectacular acrobatic football (soccer) move where a player kicks the ball backwards over their own head while in mid-air.
bicycle motocross
nounLow to Medium
/ˌbaɪ.sɪ.kəl ˈməʊ.təʊ.krɒs/A competitive sport where riders race bicycles designed for off-road use on a dirt track with jumps, bumps, and sharp turns.

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