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biosolids

American

[bahy-oh-sol-idz] / ˈbaɪ oʊˌsɒl ɪdz /

plural noun

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.

biosolids British

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌsɒlɪdz /

plural noun

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 /

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

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biosolids

These biosolids must be disposed of in other ways.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2024

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

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 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

The biosolids — the residue left behind — can be dried out, repackaged and sold as fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 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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