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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biosolids

Firefly chief executive James Hygate said biosolids were "kind of disgusting stuff" but "an amazing resource".

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

In 2011, 51% of the nation’s biosolids was applied to land and agricultural fields; 22% was disposed of in landfills; 16% was incinerated; and 11% was subjected to other management practices.

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

The researchers discovered that these wind-blown sediments contained higher concentrations of microplastics than either the biosolids or the source soil itself.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2024

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