German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Biophysics

The branch of science that applies the principles and methods of physics to understand how biological systems work.

Biosphere

The regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms.

Biostratigraphy

The branch of stratigraphy that uses fossil organisms to date and correlate rock layers.

Biotroph

An organism, especially a parasite, that derives its nutrients from a living host.

Bipartite

Divided into or composed of two parts.

Bischofsfriede

A peace or truce established under the authority of a bishop.

Bitch

In a manner that is spiteful, malicious, or unpleasant.

Biting-Wit

A form of humor characterized by sharpness and incisiveness, often intended to criticize or mock.

Blistery

Marked by or full of blisters; covered in raised swellings on the skin or a surface.

Blowjob

A sexual act in which the penis is stimulated with the mouth and lips.

Blue note

A note that is pitched slightly lower than standard tuning for expressive purposes, typically the third, fifth, or seventh scale degree in blues and jazz music.

Bodhisattva

In Buddhism, a person who is on the path to Buddhahood and has made a vow to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings.