Scientific Abbreviations

2 words in this vocabulary list

FER bn

FER

noun a chemical element with the symbol Fe

verb to carry or transport something from one place to another

  • The ferrous metal was carefully analyzed in the laboratory.
  • I heard that fer is the best material for building structures.
  • Let's go grab some fer for the project.
  • Her determination was as strong as fer, unwavering and solid.

bn

noun abbreviation for 'billion', a numerical value equal to one thousand million

adjective used to describe a quantity of one billion

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate a quantity of one billion

  • The company reported a revenue of over 10 bn last quarter.
  • Did you hear that they made over 10 bn last quarter?
  • They raked in some serious cash, like over 10 bn!
  • Her love for him was worth more than a billion, it was like a bn times infinity.