IBU
What Does IBU Mean in a Text?
IBU means "Ibuprofen" and "International Bitterness Unit."The abbreviation IBU is often used as a contraction of the name of the NSAID "Ibuprofen."
In the beer brewing industry and amongst connoisseurs of beer, IBU means "International Bitterness Unit." In this context an IBU is a measure of how bitter a lager or ale is.
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When I write IBU, I mean this:
"Ibuprofen"
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First definition of IBU
"Ibuprofen" is a common definition for IBU on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.IBU | |
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Definition: | Ibuprofen |
Type: | Word and Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second definition of IBU
In relation to beer, "International Bitterness Unit" is a common definition for IBU.IBU | |
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Definition: | International Bitterness Unit |
Type: | Word and Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults |
Example of IBU Used in a Text
IBU
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