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biosolids

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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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bi·o·sol·ids   (bī'ō-sŏl'ĭdz)   
pl.n.  Solid or semisolid material obtained from treated wastewater, often used as fertilizer.
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