Rb
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Rb or RB may stand for:
In science and computing:
In transport and vehicles:
In other uses:
In science and computing:
- RebarRebarA rebar , also known as reinforcing steel, reinforcement steel, rerod, or a deformed bar, is a common steel bar, and is commonly used as a tensioning device in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures holding the concrete in compression...
(short for reinforcing bar), also known as reinforcing steel, reinforcement steel, a common steel bar, and is used in reinforced concrete structures - RetinoblastomaRetinoblastomaRetinoblastoma is a rapidly developing cancer that develops in the cells of retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye. In the developed world, Rb has one of the best cure rates of all childhood cancers , with more than nine out of every ten sufferers surviving into...
, a childhood cancer of the eyes caused by a mutation in the retinoblastoma protein - Retinoblastoma proteinRetinoblastoma proteinThe retinoblastoma protein is a tumor suppressor protein that is dysfunctional in the majority types of cancer. One highly studied function of pRb is to prevent excessive cell growth by inhibiting cell cycle progression until a cell is ready to divide...
, a tumor suppressor protein - RubidiumRubidiumRubidium is a chemical element with the symbol Rb and atomic number 37. Rubidium is a soft, silvery-white metallic element of the alkali metal group. Its atomic mass is 85.4678. Elemental rubidium is highly reactive, with properties similar to those of other elements in group 1, such as very rapid...
, a chemical element - .rb, the file extension for documents created in RubyRuby (programming language)Ruby is a dynamic, reflective, general-purpose object-oriented programming language that combines syntax inspired by Perl with Smalltalk-like features. Ruby originated in Japan during the mid-1990s and was first developed and designed by Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto...
In transport and vehicles:
- RB, the IATA airline code for Syrian Arab AirlinesSyrian Arab AirlinesSyrian Arab Airlines , operating as Syrian Air , is the flag carrier airline of Syria. It operates scheduled international services to over 40 destinations in Asia, Europe and North Africa, as well as domestic services. Its main base is Damascus International Airport. Syrian Air has a fleet of...
- Hyundai RBHyundai RBThe Hyundai RB is a series of rear engine bus manufactured by the South Korean Hyundai Motor Company.Most models of the bus are distinguishable by a rear engine, at bus model is commonly referred to as "RB" spelling in your Rear engine Bus, but the common Hyundai badge is usually used on the...
, a series of Korean buses - Nissan RB engineNissan RB engineThe RB engine is a 2.0–3.0 L straight-6 four-stroke petrol/gasoline engine from Nissan produced from 1980-2004. A special limited edition the LMRB26 was also built during this time by General Motors in Australia....
, a gasoline engine made by Nissan - Réseau BretonRéseau BretonThe Réseau Breton is a standard gauge, and former metre gauge railway in Finistère, France, with a few kilometres of line in Côtes du Nord, Ille-et-Vilaine and Morbihan. The hub of the system was Carhaix...
, a French railway network in Brittany - SJ RbSJ RbRb is a electric locomotive operated by Statens Järnvägar of Sweden. Six locomotives were built by ASEA, in three series designated Rb1, Rb2 or Rb3.-History:...
, a Swedish locomotive - RegionalbahnRegionalBahnThe Regionalbahn is a type of local passenger train in Germany.-Service:Regionalbahn trains usually call at all stations on a given line, with the exception of RB trains within S-Bahn networks, these may only call at selected stations...
, a type of train in Germany
In other uses:
- Parti de la Renaissance du Bénin (English: Benin Rebirth PartyBenin Rebirth PartyThe Benin Rebirth Party is an oppositional, more or less liberal party in Benin. The party is led by Nicéphore Soglo, who was President of Benin from 1991 to 1996....
), a political party in Benin - Rancho Bernardo, a community in San Diego, California, United States
- Running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
, a position in American football - Right backRight Back-Guest Artists:This album features many additional artists, including:* Barrington Levy, performing on "Righteous Dub" & "Saw Red"* H.R., performing on "New Sun"* Dangr, performing on "Kick Down"* Tippa Irie, performing on "Sensi"...
, a defensive position in association football - Ray-Ban, a sunglasses company
- Rock BandRock BandRock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
, a music video game series or Rock Band (video game), the game of the same name - Baldvin Ómar Guðmundsson, (Rassi) a.k.a. RB
- Rowboat
- Rebecca BlackRebecca BlackRebecca Renee Black is an American pop singer who gained extensive media attention with the 2011 single "Friday". Her mother paid $4,000 to have the single and an accompanying music video put out as a vanity release through the record label ARK Music Factory. The song was co-written and produced...
, an American pop star - Rupiah BandaRupiah BandaRupiah Bwezani Banda is a Zambian politician who was President of Zambia from 2008 to 2011.During the Presidency of Kenneth Kaunda, Banda held important diplomatic posts and was active in politics as a member of the United National Independence Party...
, current President of Zambia - Reckitt BenckiserReckitt BenckiserReckitt Benckiser plc is a global consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest producer of household products and a major producer of consumer healthcare and personal products...
, a company in United Kingdom