BECCHI'S TEST
Bec"chi's test. [After E. Becchi, Italian chemist.] (Chem.)
Defn: A qualitative test for cottonseed oil, based on the fact this oil imparts a maroon color to an alcoholic solution of silver nitrate.
BECHAMEL
Bech"a*mel, n. Etym: [F. béchamel, named from its inventor, Louis de
Béchamel.] (Cookery)
Defn: A rich, white sauce, prepared with butter and cream.
BECHANCE
Be*chance", adv. Etym: [Pref. be- for by + chance.]
Defn: By chance; by accident. [Obs.] Grafton.
BECHANCE
Be*chance", v. t. & i.
Defn: To befall; to chance; to happen to.
God knows what hath bechanced them. Shak.
BECHARM
Be*charm", v. t.
Defn: To charm; to captivate.