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branch point
nounC1-C2
/ˈbrɑːntʃ ˌpɔɪnt/A point at which something divides or splits into two or more parts, directions, or paths.
branch water
nounC1
brɑːntʃ ˈwɔːtəPlain water; water that has not been artificially carbonated or otherwise processed, originally referring to water from a stream branch or tributary.
branch wilt
nounLow (Technical/Specialist)
/brɑːntʃ wɪlt/A condition where a branch of a tree or shrub droops, withers, and dies, typically due to a fungal or bacterial disease, or environmental stress.
branched chain
nounLow
/brɑːntʃt tʃeɪn/A chain of atoms (especially in organic chemistry) where the main chain has side branches, forming a structure that is not a simple straight line.
branchia
nounC2/Extremely Rare
/ˈbræŋkiə/A gill or similar respiratory organ of aquatic animals.
branchial arch
nounVery low (Technical/Scientific)
/ˈbræŋkiəl ɑːtʃ/One of a series of curved, bony or cartilaginous structures in the pharyngeal region of vertebrate embryos that support the gills in aquatic species and develop into structures of the head and neck in terrestrial species.
branchial cleft
nounVery Low
/ˈbræŋkiəl klɛft/A temporary slit-like opening in the neck region of vertebrate embryos, representing the primitive gill structures of aquatic ancestors.
branchial groove
nounVery Low / Technical Only
/ˈbræŋkiəl ɡruːv/A narrow indentation in the embryonic body surface that separates successive branchial arches (pharyngeal arches).
branchial pouch
nounC2
/ˈbræŋkiəl paʊtʃ/An internal outpouching or sac in the pharynx region of an embryo or chordate animal, associated with the development of gill structures.
branching
nounB2
/ˈbrɑːn(t)ʃɪŋ/The act or pattern of dividing into smaller parts or offshoots, like the limbs of a tree.
branchiopod
adjectivenounC2
/ˈbraŋkɪə(ʊ)pɒd/A small aquatic crustacean with gills on its appendages.
branchiostegal
adjectivenounVery Rare (Technical/Zoological)
/ˌbræŋkiəˈstiːɡ(ə)l/Relating to or designating a series of bones or cartilages in fish that support the gill membranes (the branchiostegal rays).
branchlet
nounC2
/ˈbrɑːn(t)ʃlət/A small, slender branch; a subdivision of a larger branch.
branchus
nounHigh
/brɑːn(t)ʃ/A secondary woody limb growing from the trunk or a main limb of a tree or shrub.
brancusi
nounVery Low
/bræŋˈkuːzi/A proper noun referring to Constantin Brâncuși, a highly influential Romanian sculptor of the 20th century.
brand
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/brand/A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a specific name.
brand awareness
nounHigh
/ˌbrænd əˈweənəs/The degree to which consumers recognise and are familiar with a particular brand's name, logo, or other distinguishing characteristics.
brand contamination
nounC1/C2
/brænd kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The negative impact on a company's brand image, reputation, or value caused by association with another entity, product, or event perceived as undesirable, risky, or damaging.
brand extension
nounC1/C2
/ˈbrænd ɪkˈstenʃən/The practice of using an established brand name on new products or in new categories to leverage the brand's existing reputation.
brand image
nounC1
/brænd ˈɪmɪdʒ/The overall impression and perception of a brand held by consumers, formed by all its communications, products, experiences, and associations.

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