plural of beta-peptide

plural of beta-amino acid

(physics) An energetic electron or positron produced as the result of a nuclear reaction or nuclear decay.

Betamax.

(computing) An early version of a program or application that contains most of the major features, but is not yet complete. Sometimes these versions are released only to a select group of people, or to the general public, for testing and feedback. This is the second major stage of development following the alpha version, and comes before the release candidate.

(pharmacology) A blocking agent, one of a class of drugs used to treat hypertension and control the rate at which the heart beats.

A radioactive substance emitting beta particles.

(neurology) An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject mentally active.

(organic chemistry) A lactam having a four-membered ring structure; a structural element of many antibiotics such as penicillin.

(chemistry) a theoretical binary compound of carbon and nitrogen, C₃N₄, that is thought would have properties similar to diamond or boron nitride