Biosolids
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.
plural noun
semisolid or solid organic material obtained from the recycling of sewage, used esp as a fertilizer
biosolids
(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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