bulk

Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Legal, Financial, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

bulk

(bŭlk)

v. bulked, bulking, bulks

bulk

noun Increased muscle mass achieved by mechanics—lifting weights—and/or chemistry—anabolic steroids
verb To enhance one’s muscle mass by mechanics and/or chemistry

bulk

1. In nutrition, a substance that absorbs water in the intestinal tract. The increased mass helps to stimulate peristalsis. Bulk materials include bran cereals, cellulose, lignins, and psyllium. They are used therapeutically to treat constipation and other bowel disorders.

2. A mass; a large volume of cells, such as might be found in a tumor.

References in periodicals archive ?

As for bulk importation of wine for bottling, Greene said, the Monterey Vineyard was one of the first to do it.

BULK IMPORTATION OF WINE UNCORKS CONFUSION IN STATE

Cohen said he had to work for many months to sell Citibank on the idea of selling its Concorde units in bulk.

Bulk condo sales heating up

An important benefit which the use of bulk bags offers is increased operator safety.

Weigh batching directly from bulk bags

economic recession, construction of Class A bulk space was difficult to finance, keeping supply level.

NAFTA boon to Mexican industrial market; New Jersey tops in US

Automated weigh-batching systems for weighing bulk materials prior to blending or feeding in or to downstream equipment.

Materials conveying, loading and storage

This transaction shows the immediate impact of a comprehensive bulk sale program," said Birbach.

Carlton completes bulk co-op sale

Also turnkey bulk installation with welded and bolted silos and railcar-unloading systems.

Materials conveying loading and storage. (Product Lines Reviewed)

Residential high-rise developers should pay particular attention to an included special permit provision, which would allow (in the city's discretion) a modification or waiver of various bulk restrictions ordinarily applicable to a new waterfront building (Zoning Resolution 62-736).