Telomeres are short tandem repeats of nucleotides at the ends of chromosomes. Let's break this definition down a bit. Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, which is the carrier of genetic information. A tandem arrangement is when things are placed one behind another.
Definition: A board foot is a unit of measure used in the logging and lumber industry. It is a volume measurement that refers to the volume of a board.
MBF or MBM is a unit of volume equal to 1000 board feet. Board foot (bd ft, fbm, or BF) is a unit of volume equal to 144 cubic inches or approximately 2.360 liters. One board foot is the volume of a one foot length of a standard board twelve inches wide by one inch thick.