Glossary B

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A Bulk is a large amount of something that is not divided into separate packages. Many stores allow shoppers to scoop out the amount they need of bulk goods like popcorn or potato chips. This reduces waste and packaging.

A Bulk Cargo is Unpacked dry cargo such as grain, iron Ore or coal. Any commodity shipped in this way is said to be in bulk

- Bulk Sample : A Bulk Sample is a small portion (usually thumbnail size) of a suspect asbestos-containing building material collected by an Asbestos inspector for laboratory analysis to determine asbestos content.

A Bulk Tank is a refrigerated, stainless steel vessel in which milk is cooled quickly to 2 to 4_C (35 - 39_F) and stored until collected by a Bulk tank truck for shipping to the milk

A Bulky Waste is Large items of waste materials, such as appliances, furniture, large auto parts, trees, stumps.

A Bull is a sexually mature, uncastrated Bovine male.

A Bullock is Young bull, typically less than 20 months of age.

Deutsch: Hummel / Español: Abejorro / Português: Mamangava / Français: Bourdon / Italiano: Bombo

A bumblebee in the environmental context is a large, fuzzy bee known for its role as a pollinator in ecosystems. These insects are essential for the pollination of many plants, including agricultural crops, wildflowers, and fruits, supporting biodiversity and food production. Bumblebees are found in various habitats worldwide, with a particular abundance in temperate climates where they adapt well to colder weather compared to other bees.

A Bunker is (Sometimes called Bunker Silo) A flat rectangular structure with concrete floors and walls

A Bunker fuel is Fuel supplied to ships and aircraft for international transportation, irrespective of the flag of the carrier, consisting primarily of residual and distillate fuel oil for ships and jet fuel for aircraft.