biosolid

bi·o·sol·ids

[bahy-oh-sol-idz]
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.
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biosolids (ˈbaɪəʊˌsɒlɪdz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—pl n
semisolid or solid organic material obtained from the recycling of sewage, used esp as a fertilizer

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biosolids   (bī'ō-sŏl'ĭdz)  Pronunciation Key 
Solid or semisolid organic material obtained from treated wastewater, often used as a fertilizer or soil amendment.
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