| benchmark |
A standard set by the best existing practice, product or service. A standard by which something can be measured or judged. Benchmarking is the process of comparing performance against that of others in an effort to identify areas for improvement.
Ãâó: www.deh.gov.au/settlements/industry/finance/glossa...
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| benzene |
a toxic chemical found in coal tar and cigarette smoke and used as an industrial solvent, as a petrol additive, and in some paints or varnishes; a known carcinogen
Ãâó: www.deh.gov.au/soe/2001/atmosphere/glossary.html
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| bend |
to flex or to twist
Ãâó: www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/rc/dictionar...
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| benign tumor |
A non-cancerous tumor.
Ãâó: www.uoguelph.ca/GTI/urbanpst/glossa_e.htm
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| bends |
"the bends" is a painful condition caused when nitrogen gas forms bubbles in a diver's blood. Scuba divers risk getting "the bends" if they come up too fast from a deep dive.
Ãâó: www.reefed.edu.au/glossary/b.html
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