Technology

Definition of bioengineering

Bioengineering is a discipline that uses engineering tools, methods and principles to analyze issues related to biology. Through resources related to mathematics and physics, it can provide information of interest to those who work with everything related to living beings. Also known as […]

Definition of bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is a discipline that allows the application of computer science tools to the study and management of biology data. Its field involves various areas of knowledge such as computer science, statistics and chemistry. Medicine makes use of the information provided by bioinformatics to develop scientific work.

Definition of biogas

Biogas is the gas obtained from the decomposition of organic waste by anaerobic means (that is, without oxygen). This process is developed by bacteria. Biogas, therefore, is a fuel generated by the degradation of organic substances. The anaerobic decomposition carried out by microorganisms allows the production of […]

Definition of bioethanol

Bioethanol is a fuel that is generated by the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste. Bacteria are responsible for degrading this waste and producing the element in question. It is important to note that bioethanol has the same chemical composition as ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol), sharing the same properties as ethanol.

Definition of biodiesel

Biodiesel is a biofuel used as a replacement for diesel, a fuel also known as gas oil or diesel fuel. It is a substance produced from animal fats or vegetable oils that are subjected to different industrial processes. Biodiesel is usually mixed with diesel that comes from petroleum. […]

Definition of biofuel

A biofuel is a type of fuel whose production is carried out through the chemical or physical treatment of organic waste or plants. It should be remembered that a fuel, on the other hand, is a material that, when burned, releases energy. Before going into the definition of the term, it is necessary to start by giving […]

Definition of big data

Big data is a concept that belongs to the English language and is not part of the dictionary compiled by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The notion refers to the storage and management of a large amount of data. Issues related to big data are studied and treated by information technology and […]

Definition of bifocal

Bifocal is that which has two focal points. The concept is used in the field of optics with reference to lenses that, by having two different powers, allow the correction of vision at long and short distances. Bifocal lenses, therefore, are used by individuals who suffer from […]

Definition of bidirectional

The adjective bidirectional is used to describe something that has two directions. This concept (direction) refers to a tendency, a course, an orientation or a sense. For example: “The municipal authorities decided that the Camino del Sur should be bidirectional to speed up traffic”, “Discrimination is often bidirectional: people discriminate against those who tend to discriminate against them”, […]

Definition of connecting rod

A connecting rod is an object that allows the transformation of a rotational movement into a back-and-forth movement or vice versa. The term comes from the French bielle, which refers to a mechanical organ found in internal combustion engines. The connecting rod is a piece that, when subjected to a compression or […]