bulk modulus of elasticity, modulus of volume elasticity
A number expressing a materials resistance to elastic changes in volume; the ratio between a pressure that acts on a […]
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bulking value
A measure of the specific gravity of a pigment, usually expressed as gallons per 100 lb or liters per kilogram
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bulkhead packer
A refuse compactor in which the refuse is compacted within the unit itself, into a specific volume, in one or
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bulkhead luminaire
A lighting fixture, usually ceiling-mounted, which has a heavy glass bowl, often enclosed by a wire mesh to protect the
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bulk excavation
The process of excavating and then moving the excavated material to another location.
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bulk density
The weight of a material (including solid particles and any contained water) per unit volume including voids.
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bulk cement
Cement which is transported and delivered in bulk (usually in specially constructed vehicles) instead of in bags.