biosolids

American  

[bahy-oh-sol-idz] / ˈbaɪ oʊˌsɒl ɪdz /

plural noun

1. nutrient-rich organic materials obtained from wastewater treatment and used beneficially, as for fertilizer.

   The application of biosolids to land improves soil properties and plant productivity, and reduces dependence on inorganic fertilizers.

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biosolids British  

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌsɒlɪdz /

plural noun

1. semisolid or solid organic material obtained from the recycling of sewage, used esp as a fertilizer

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biosolids Scientific  

/ bī′ō-sŏl′ĭdz /

1. Solid or semisolid organic material obtained from treated wastewater, often used as a fertilizer or soil amendment.

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Example Sentences

According to the industry-funded National Biosolids Data Project, 70% of the biosolids from Illinois wastewater treatment plants are used as fertilizers on agricultural land, and 30% are buried in landfills.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

Paul Hilditch, Firefly's chief operating officer, said there was enough biosolids in the UK to satisfy "half of the mandated SAF demand in 2030".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

But, she said, it’s clear that there are microplastics in biosolids, and she’s not surprised some could become airborne.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Globally, the annual production of biosolids is estimated to be 100 million tons, according to Mohanty and his colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency, over 2 million dry metric tons of biosolids -- roughly half of the total amount collected by wastewater treatment plants -- are applied to land each year.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024