beta

1. Second in position in the structure of an organic molecule from a particular group or atom.

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1. A mathematical measure of the sensitivity of rates of return on a portfolio or a given stock compared with rates of return on the market as a whole. A beta of 1.0 indicates that an asset closely follows the market; a beta greater than 1.0 indicates greater volatility than the market.

2. Chemistry An isomeric variation of a chemical compound. Used in combination: beta-estradiol.

3. Chemistry The second position from a designated carbon atom in an organic molecule at which an atom or a radical may be substituted.

4. Computer Science A beta version.

5. Physics A beta particle.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
beta	6	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ae	2
at	2
ab	4
ba	4
be	4
te	2
ta	2
et	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
bae	5
tea	3
tae	3
tab	5
eta	3
eat	3
bet	5
bat	5
ate	3

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
beta	6
beat	6
bate	6
abet	6