See also: Siamese fighting fish (UK)
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Definition of beta fish - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
petUS small colorful freshwater fish known for aggression and long finsUS
- The beta fish flared its fins in the aquarium.
- A beta fish requires a specific tank environment.
- Beta fish are popular pets due to their colors.
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small colorful freshwater fish known for aggression and long fins
Expressions with beta
individual trying a product in trial phase
As a beta tester, she gave feedback on the new gadget.
male second in social hierarchy, submissive to alpha male
In the wolf pack, he was the beta male.
individual providing feedback on a draft
A beta reader's comments can help improve the story.
pre-release trial by outside users to spot faults
They ran a beta test with volunteers before shipping the update.
testing software with external users before final release
The app is now in beta testing to fix bugs.
endocrine cell in pancreas releasing insulin
Beta cells in the pancreas release insulin.
measure of volatility of an asset compared to the market
The beta coefficient of the stock was 1.2, indicating higher volatility than the market..
radiation of beta particles from radioactive decay
Beta radiation is used in medical treatments.
radiation of fast electrons or positrons from radioactive substances
Beta ray is emitted during radioactive decay.
software in testing phase after alpha version
The company released beta software to gather user feedback.
early software version for testing and feedback
The beta version was released to gather user feedback.
type of brain wave associated with active thinking and alertness
During the exam, his brain likely produced many beta waves..
use of drugs to block beta receptors in the body
Beta-blocking is important in managing high blood pressure.
orange plant pigment that the body uses to make vitamin A
Beta-carotene gives carrots their color and helps make vitamin A.
pre-release software tested by a small invited group
The game entered closed beta for select players.
pre-release version of software open to the public for testing
The game's open beta allowed players to try features before the official launch..
product that is continually updated without final release
The app remained in perpetual beta, receiving updates every month.
peptides involved in Alzheimer's disease plaques
Amyloid beta accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer patients.
medication for glaucoma reducing eye pressure
The doctor prescribed a beta blocker eyedrop for her glaucoma.
nuclear change where an electron or positron is released
Beta decay changes a neutron into a proton and an electron.
type of protein in blood plasma
Beta globulin levels can indicate health issues.
nonmagnetic allotrope of iron stable between 770°C and 910°C
Beta iron is nonmagnetic between 770°C and 910°C.
energetic electron or positron from nuclear reaction or decay
Beta particles are detected in nuclear reactors.
Expressions with fish
most notable or influential member of a group, person or thing
In our school, she was the big fish in the debate club.
try to catch fish using fishing equipment
They went to the lake to fish for trout.
engage in the activity of catching fish
Every weekend, we go fish at the lake.
fish small in size
I caught a little fish in the pond.
one who is highly ranked in a small or unimportant group
He is a big fish in a small pond at his local club.
try to find out information indirectly
He fished around for details about the surprise party.
search and extract an item
He fished out his wallet from the bag.
person feeling out of place in a situation
He felt like a fish out of water at the party.
other possible romantic partners or opportunities exist
Don't worry, there are more fish in the sea.
other romantic partners or significant others to pursue
Don't worry about him, there are other fish in the sea.
convince people to accept or buy things they clearly do not need
He can sell water to a fish when promoting these simple gadgets.
problems in a group start with the leaders
Fish rots from the head down when a company fails.
person who shows no warmth or emotion to others
He is such a cold fish at parties.
drink alcohol excessively
He tends to drink like a fish at parties.
seek validation through praise
He was fishing for compliments after showing his artwork.
try to get information indirectly
She was fishing for information about the surprise party.
try to gain votes through various efforts
The candidate is fishing for votes in rural areas.
easy target or task to accomplish
Winning the game was like shooting fish in a barrel.
seek opportunities in a chaotic environment
Some investors fish in troubled waters when the market is unstable.
exaggerated or boastful story
He told a fish story about catching a giant fish.
exaggerated or untrue story
He told a fish tale about catching a giant fish.
have more important things to do
I can't help now, I have bigger fish to fry.
situation or matter that is strikingly different from another previously discussed
After the update, the software became a whole new kettle of fish..
completely silent or unwilling to speak
During the meeting, he remained mute as a fish.
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- French:poisson combattant, ...
- German:Kampffisch, ...
- Italian:pesce betta, ...
- Spanish:pez betta, ...
- Portuguese:peixe betta, ...
- Chinese:斗鱼, ...
- Japanese:ベタ, ...
- Arabic:سَمَكة البِيتا, ...
- Hebrew:דַּג בֵּטָא, ...
- Russian:бета-рыба, ...
- Ukrainian:петушка, ...
- Hindi:सियामी लड़ाकू मछली, ...
- Bengali:বেটা মাছ, ...
- Catalan:peix betta, ...
- Czech:bojovnice pestrá, ...
- Danish:kampfisk, ...
- Dutch:kempvis, ...
- Greek:μονομάχος, ...
- Hungarian:sziámi harcoshal, ...
- Khmer:ត្រីបេតា, ...
- Korean:베타, ...
- Persian:ماهی فایتر, ...
- Polish:bojownik syjamski, ...
- Portuguese (BR):peixe betta, ...
- Romanian:pește betta, ...
- Swedish:kampfisk, ...
- Thai:ปลากัด, ...
- Turkish:beta balığı, ...
- Vietnamese:cá betta, ...
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