Bat

BAT is an acronym that can refer to several distinct concepts across biology, technology, finance, and regulation. Its specific meaning depends on the context.

Brown adipose tissue, abbreviated BAT, is a type of fat tissue in mammals that generates heat through non-shivering thermogenesis. It is particularly prominent in newborns and in animals exposed to cold, and researchers study its role in energy metabolism and body weight regulation.

Basic Attention Token (BAT) is a cryptocurrency built on the Ethereum blockchain. It is designed to reward users for viewing digital advertising within the Brave browser ecosystem and to distribute advertising revenue among users, publishers, and advertisers. The BAT token is traded on cryptocurrency exchanges.

British American Tobacco (BAT) is a multinational tobacco company formed in the early 20th century. It is among the world's largest producers of tobacco and tobacco-related products, with brands including Pall Mall, Dunhill, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it operates in numerous markets worldwide.

Best Available Techniques (BAT) is an environmental policy concept used in the European Union to define the most effective technology-based measures for preventing or reducing emissions. BAT conclusions inform permits for major industrial installations and guide regulatory compliance.

In computing, a batch file is a plain text script with the .bat extension that contains a sequence of commands for the Windows command interpreter. Batch files automate repetitive tasks and simplify software setup procedures.