Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bulkage
Noun
/ˈbʌlkeɪdʒ/
Definition
The difference in weight or volume between the bulk (whole) material and the actual usable portion or component, often due to waste or loss.
Examples
- During the shipment of grains, the bulkage was significant due to the moisture content.
- The factory reported high bulkage rates for the raw materials processed in 2022.
Meaning
Bulkage refers to the loss of weight or volume in a particular material during processing and storage.
Synonyms
- waste
- loss
- discard
- excess
